NHS Highland Raigmore Hospital, Inverness 0.719WTE Substantive Consultant Respiratory and General Physician £107,144 - £142,369 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 1.19PA Acute Medical Receiving based Belford Hospital) Due to a realignment of current PAs with the Respiratory Consultant team, we have an opportunity for a 0.719WTE Consultant Respiratory Physician, based at Raigmore Hospital (inclusive of 1PA Acute Medical Receiving at the Belford Hospital, Fort William). Applicants require to have CCT in either Respiratory or General Medicine. There is an established team of medical staff, specialist nurses and AHPs who collectively deliver services covering sleep/NIV, TB, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, ILD, airways management and a pleural procedure service. This post works on a 1:10 ward cover (including a Saturday morning) and shares the week with another consultant when allocated to the ward, with an allocated half-day in-lieu for covering the weekend. The other weeks, the postholder works a second consultant rota (covering IURs, e-vetting and Consultant point of contact) and separately, covers outpatient clinics and potentially a bronchoscopy list. It is challenging to deliver high quality health care to patients living in remote locations but the support of community respiratory nurses strongly supports our rural areas. The Highlands offer a unique environment for a variety of leisure activities, and good schools and facilities for families. This post is offered as 7.19 Programmed Activities per week, the details of which are indicated in the job description and job plan. Applications from individuals, who wish to work LTFT, or work flexibly, are welcome. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Medicine, or Respiratory Medicine, and with a Licence to Practise or be within 6 months of being eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register at the time of interview. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Edward Paterson, Consultant Respiratory Physician, edward.paterson@nhs.scot or Dr Duncan Scott, Clinical Director for Medicine, duncan.scott2@nhs.scot or Mrs Morag MacLeay, Service Manager, morag.macleay@nhs.scot Applications should be made via https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/. Closing Date: 12/08/2025 Interview Date: MS14 22546 N HS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork