Job summary The Trust is seeking a substantive Respiratory Specialist Doctor with a specialist interest in Bronchiectasis/Host Defence/TB and a secondary interest in Asthma The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient and outpatient respiratory services, deliver specialist clinics, and play a key role in the bronchoscopy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) service. The role also includes participation in virtual hospital support and multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs).allied healthcare professionals, and integrated care The Specialist Doctor will provide leadership in Bronchiectasis and Asthma, working collaboratively with the existing team of respiratory partners to ensure high-quality care across the pathway. There is no commitment to the general medicine rota. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities: Provide inpatient care on a 30-bedded respiratory ward, including an 8-bedded Acute Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU) Contribute to a 1:10 weekend NIV on-call rota and a 1:12 weekday NIV rota with an availability allowance per NHSE and BMA guidelines. No commitment to General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call rota. Hot Clinics/Virtual Hospital (1 in 10-week rotation, Monday-Friday, 9-5): Managing acute referrals from ED and urgent respiratory cases. Deliver four outpatient clinics per week 1 Difficult Asthma Clinic 1 Sleep Clinic 1 General Respiratory Clinic 1 Mixed triage session Participate in the Bronchoscopy rota (1 in 3 Wednesdays/Thursdays) Lead and support Bronchiectasis and Asthma MDT meetings About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £91,500 to £101,089 a year Plus 2 PA's negotiable Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-A-6884 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 PA allocated for NIV on-call commitment (weekday/weekend rotas). SPA commitment of 1.5 PA included in the 10 PA job plan; a further 0.5 once accredited as an Educational Supervisor total of 2 SPA Additional Pas can be negotiated up to a 12 PA cap Ward weeks: 9-5 Monday-Sunday, 1 week in 10 Hot clinic/Virtual hospital week: 9-5 Monday-Friday, 1 week in 10 NIV on-call rota:1 weekday in 12and 1 weekend in 10 -Zero days available to adjust PA allocation as required Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 PA allocated for NIV on-call commitment (weekday/weekend rotas). SPA commitment of 1.5 PA included in the 10 PA job plan; a further 0.5 once accredited as an Educational Supervisor total of 2 SPA Additional Pas can be negotiated up to a 12 PA cap Ward weeks: 9-5 Monday-Sunday, 1 week in 10 Hot clinic/Virtual hospital week: 9-5 Monday-Friday, 1 week in 10 NIV on-call rota:1 weekday in 12and 1 weekend in 10 -Zero days available to adjust PA allocation as required Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion) Desirable Accredited Educational Supervisor Knowledge: Essential Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and/or Asthma Desirable Experience in service development & innovation Experience: Essential Inpatient and outpatient respiratory medicine, including managing a range of respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis,) Desirable Previous participation in medical education and training, including the supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied healthcare professionals Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion) Desirable Accredited Educational Supervisor Knowledge: Essential Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and/or Asthma Desirable Experience in service development & innovation Experience: Essential Inpatient and outpatient respiratory medicine, including managing a range of respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis,) Desirable Previous participation in medical education and training, including the supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied healthcare professionals Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)