Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant - Respiratory

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Job summary

A vacancy for a full- time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine has arisen. This is an exciting time to join the Respiratory Department at HDFT.

The successful applicant will join a friendly, well-established and innovative multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of high quality care to patients with specialist problems in respiratory medicine. We have a successful respiratory outreach team.

There are excellent opportunities for the post holders to develop new or existing services according to their clinical interests..

The post holders will participate in the acute unselected medical on call rota.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
  • To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Respiratory Department.
  • Cover duties in respiratory and acute medicine as per job plan.
  • Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
  • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a fantastic place to work and we pride ourselves on our passion for delivering the highest quality care and our commitment to living our values of being passionate, responsible, respectful and kind.

We are only one of two Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be awarded 'Top 100 places to Work; in the Health Service Journal and achieved a CQC "Good" rating for our acute service and "Outstanding" for our community service.

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold within six months of the date of interview, an appropriate CCT (or equivalent) and be listed on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Further enquiries can be made to Emma Edgar, Clinical Director on 01423 553083 or Rachael Stray, Operational Director on 01423 553041

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-3581K

Job locations

HDH

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Respiratory will be the primary specialty for the post holder(s). The appointee(s) will have joint responsibility, with the current members of Respiratory team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service. Prospective cross cover is required for leave.
  • Participation in the acute general medical on-call rota.
  • To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.
  • To manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that capacity is maximised and quality of care is optimised.
  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team.
  • Provision of advice to Trust Managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services.
  • Participate in MDT working.
  • Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Respiratory will be the primary specialty for the post holder(s). The appointee(s) will have joint responsibility, with the current members of Respiratory team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service. Prospective cross cover is required for leave.
  • Participation in the acute general medical on-call rota.
  • To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.
  • To manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that capacity is maximised and quality of care is optimised.
  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team.
  • Provision of advice to Trust Managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services.
  • Participate in MDT working.
  • Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • Understanding of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

  • Completed Fellowship programme or postgraduate thesis
  • Success in intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • oFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • Understanding of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

  • Completed Fellowship programme or postgraduate thesis
  • Success in intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • oFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HDH

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HDH

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Emma Edgar

E.Edgar@nhs.net

01423885959

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-3581K

Job locations

HDH

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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