Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Respiratory Physician

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for the post of a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital.

We are looking for someone who has an excellent track record in their field and is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong leadership and communication skills will also be required, as the successful applicant will be expected to join an established team of Consultant Respiratory Physicians and support, deliver, and develop the Chronic Airway Disease service at Salford Royal Hospital as part of the Northern Care Alliance.

The successful candidate will join our dynamic respiratory team to provide exceptional patient care, contribute to the development of service delivery, and engage in teaching and research initiatives.

Salford Royal Hospital is a large teaching hospital (over 3,600 staff) and is a centre of excellence providing specialist and tertiary services on a sub-regional, regional and supra-regional basis. The successful candidate will join 8 WTE Respiratory consultants each of whom has sub-speciality interests

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide respiratory services within Salford Royal Hospital together with the existing post-holders. The successful candidate will provide clinical sessions in Respiratory Medicine and have a leading role in the development and delivery of academic research activities within the department including research in airway diseases , and to collaborate with other specialities and departments within GM and beyond to ensure successful delivery of research projects.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CON-RES-25

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice
  • Completion of higher specialty training in Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD/ PhD) in Respiratory Medicine (ideally with focus on airway diseases) would be desirable but not essential.
  • Member of national, European and international respiratory societies
  • Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, training and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects
  • Substantial experience in managing patients with airway diseases, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
  • Commitment to the delivery of effective and efficient service with ability to deliver services aligned to the trust's legal targets for in and outpatients

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases

Academic Achievements and Research

Essential

  • Relevant publications
  • Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases

Desirable

  • Appearance in international meetings

Management Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants

Desirable

  • Participation in a management training course

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Partnership/team working skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest advances in respiratory medicine.

Desirable

  • Interest in developing community-based management programs for patients with chronic conditions
Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice
  • Completion of higher specialty training in Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD/ PhD) in Respiratory Medicine (ideally with focus on airway diseases) would be desirable but not essential.
  • Member of national, European and international respiratory societies
  • Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, training and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects
  • Substantial experience in managing patients with airway diseases, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
  • Commitment to the delivery of effective and efficient service with ability to deliver services aligned to the trust's legal targets for in and outpatients

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases

Academic Achievements and Research

Essential

  • Relevant publications
  • Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases

Desirable

  • Appearance in international meetings

Management Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants

Desirable

  • Participation in a management training course

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Partnership/team working skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest advances in respiratory medicine.

Desirable

  • Interest in developing community-based management programs for patients with chronic conditions

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Respiratory

Dr Waleed Salih

waleed.salih@nca.nhs.uk

01612063187

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CON-RES-25

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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