Job Title: Consultant in Respiratory
Agency: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

This post offers the opportunity to join our existing team of Consultants in Respiratory Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who can influence and develop an evolving department. We are committed to providing the best level of care and continually push to advance Respiratory Medicine within the region. The right candidate will be a team player with a flexible approach to support and complement the existing Respiratory Service, who will take an active role in improving patient care. The appointment is for a total of 10 PAs per week, including 1.5 PAs for on-call work. It is anticipated that the Job Plan will include a commitment to support General Medicine on-call.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Lung Cancer team and will take on the role of Responsible Clinician for the National Lung Cancer Screening programme, which has recently commenced within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Main duties of the job

Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics.o Provide inpatient ward care.o Support the Lung Cancer Service for Peterborough, working alongside colleagues, the Clinical Lead and Directorate Management Team.o Support the National Lung Cancer Screening Programme in the role of Responsible Clinician, who manages the pathways for patients found to have abnormalities on their scans.

This role is supported by a specialist nurse and administrative support.o Provide on-call within the Department of Medicine: approximately 1 in 18 frequency twilight shifts (Peterborough site); there are 3 weekends per year and 3 weeks per year when the candidate will help cover acute medicine patients.o Contribute to the training of resident doctors and the nursing team.o Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and appraisal.o Work with the Regional service to support Lung Cancer pathways.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• CCT in GIM & Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or on the Specialist Register
• Full registration and license to practice with the GMC

Desirable

• Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and experience in General Internal Medicine as well as Respiratory Medicine
• Ability to communicate with other members/grades of staff, patients, families and General Practitioners.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary work
• Evidence of involvement in service developments/planning

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
• Specific training in communication skills, teaching, mentoring, coaching
• Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of corporate structure of NHS Trusts, the NHS Plan and clinical governance
• Evidence of specific training in management (e.g. courses, practical experience)

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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