Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at Richard's Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence.
The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services. They will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota.
The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.
Applications for LTFT working are also welcomed and can be discussed with prospective candidates.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the respiratory in and outpatient service, at St Richard's Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
o Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.o Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory speciality including cancer, and relevant sub specialties.o Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for week days.o Be an active member of the Respiratory Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.o Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within the job plan.o Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational program.o There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.o Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPDo Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.
Prosed interview date: May 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.
Prosed interview date: May 2026
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date
Desirable
- oHigher Degree (MD or PHD)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oSleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
- oBronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
Desirable
- oExperience in General Medical Specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Contraints
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Atttributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date
Desirable
- oHigher Degree (MD or PHD)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oSleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
- oBronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
Desirable
- oExperience in General Medical Specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Contraints
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Atttributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
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.
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).
