Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Hospital: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Contract: Permanent or Fixed‑Term Contract
Job Plan: 10 PAs
Shape the Future of Paediatric Respiratory Care in the East of England. Medacs Healthcare partners with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
About the Role
You will join a high‑performing Paediatric Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis team delivering tertiary services across Norfolk and Suffolk, with close collaboration across the East of England. The role combines specialist paediatric respiratory medicine, cystic fibrosis care, and, by agreement, general paediatric responsibilities. The job plan can be tailored to your interests and experience.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
* Consultant‑led inpatient and outpatient care for children with respiratory disease
* Regular respiratory clinics (including MDT and under‑5 clinics)
* Inpatient respiratory consultations and twice‑weekly ward rounds
* Leadership in sleep‑disordered breathing services, including home sleep studies
* Participation in regional difficult asthma MDTs
* Close collaboration with neonatal, surgical, neurodisability, and community services
What We're Looking For
Essential
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
* Demonstrable experience in paediatric respiratory medicine
* Strong multidisciplinary and communication skills
* Right to work in the UK
* DBS clearance (or willingness to apply)
Desirable
* Completion of Paediatric Respiratory GRID / SPIN training
* Experience in cystic fibrosis care
* Interest in sleep medicine, difficult asthma, or service development
* Higher degree (MD / MSc / PhD) or research involvement
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