Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
The closing date is 13 April 2026
We are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant post at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Haywards Heath, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive team and to play a key role in the ongoing development of high-quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment.
The successful applicant will join a committed multidisciplinary team and will have access to a wide range of clinical resources, academic links, and opportunities for professional development.
This is a full-time post, though applications for part-time or job-share arrangements are welcome.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to service innovation, education, and multidisciplinary working within a well-resourced and collaborative NHS Trust.
The job plan will comprise 10 programmed activities (PAs), including 8 direct clinical care (DCC) PAs, 1 PA of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) for CPD and revalidation, and 1 SPA (to be agreed) which may include subspecialty leadership, service development, governance, or other agreed responsibilities.
We are looking for a colleague with an interest in one or more of the following sub‑specialities: interstitial lung disease, asthma and sleep. If a candidate has limited experience in a sub‑specialty area and is keen to develop their expertise and take on a role in this area, we will support them with a period of training and mentorship, tailored to their needs.
The successful applicant will also provide clinical supervision for doctors in training and contribute to the teaching of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Applicants must be within six months of their CCT at the time of interview.
Interviews are planned to take place in May.
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 responsibilities
Respiratory Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 8 PAs
Inpatient work: overseeing patients Respiratory/GIM patients on Pyecombe ward and allocated medical outliers. The inpatient ward cover is on a rotational basis with three PRH consultants (including this post) and the 10 RSCH based consultants. Consultants undertaking ward duties are expected to provide daily senior review of inpatients, assess new admissions to the ward, and lead a daily Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) board round from 08:45. In addition, consultants provide specialist respiratory advice and inpatient consultations as required.
Outpatient work: two outpatient clinics per week, comprising one general and one specialist respiratory clinic. The precise clinic allocation will be tailored to the interests and experience of the successful applicant. Clinic templates typically allow 30 minutes for new patients and 15 minutes for follow‑up appointments. All consultants contribute to providing clinical advice to the wider respiratory multidisciplinary team, including via a specialty Advice and Guidance email service for GPs. Shared clinical administrative duties include referral triage.
On‑call commitment: includes participation in a 1:8 General Internal Medicine on‑call rota for evenings and weekends (see above for details). The frequency of on‑call duties is under review and may reduce following recent and planned workforce expansion.
The Acute Medical Take operates under the Acute Medicine team between 09:00 and 16:00. Consequently, weekday on‑call duties primarily involve the review of patients not seen by an acute physician after 16:00. Overnight on‑call is non‑resident, with a post‑take ward round conducted the following morning (see above for details).
Weekend commitments include mid‑take ward rounds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with post‑take ward rounds on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (see above for details). Consultants remain on‑call from home between ward rounds. The on‑call frequency and category remain subject to ongoing workforce review.
On‑call commitment is currently remunerated: 1:8, Category B (2%). This is subject to workforce review and potential reduction to Category B (1%).
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub‑section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* CCT in Respiratory Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* Higher Degree
* Qualification in Higher Education (certificate, diploma, master’s)
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Relevant clinical experience including respiratory medicine, the unselected medical take and the care of general medical in‑patients
* Understanding of clinical risk management
* Sub‑specialty respiratory medicine experience / training
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Evidence 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.
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