University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Locum Consultant Respiratory with an interest in CF and Bronchiectasis
The closing date is 22 May 2026
Respiratory Medicine at Leicester Hospitals has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. We are looking to appoint a locum consultant for 12 months to work as part of a CF/Bronchiectasis/PCD MDT comprising 5 Consultants, 2 Registrars, a ward‑based team of resident doctors in training, 1 CF ACP, 2 CF Specialist Nurses, 2 Bronchiectasis Specialist Nurses, 1 PCD Specialist Nurse, 5 Specialist Physiotherapists, a CF administrator, a PCD administrator, a CF Specialist Pharmacist, a Specialist Psychologist, a Specialist Dietician, a CF Diabetes Nurse Specialist, a Consultant Microbiologist, and a dedicated PA to the Consultants.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver clinical services to patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia through inpatient care, specialist outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care.
* Work closely with the wider CF/BE/PCD MDT.
* Deliver clinical sessions to support the management of general respiratory patients.
We manage 5 base respiratory wards (134 beds), some with sub‑specialty interest including pleural disease, cancer and cystic fibrosis. A dedicated ward for non‑invasive ventilation is in place, and we are exploring a respiratory support unit (RSU).
Job responsibilities
* The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
* Participate in general respiratory service development and business planning in collaboration with other Consultants, the CMG, local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, respecting local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
* Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and nationally.
* Ensure duties are carried out to the highest standard in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and current quality initiatives within the area of work.
* Respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers, including investigations of incidents or complaints.
* Participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups; serve as primary supervisor for junior medical staff.
* Engage in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
* Undertake Trust Corporate and Directorate specific induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.
* Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) to enable successful revalidation, fulfil annual appraisal and statutory mandatory training as stipulated by the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* MB BS or Equivalent with Full GMC Registration and accreditation for Higher Specialist status.
* MRCP or Equivalent.
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies such as the British and European Thoracic Societies.
* Higher degree or additional qualification.
Experience
* Expertise in all aspects of Acute and Emergency Respiratory Care Management.
* Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meet all aspects of the Job Plan.
* Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
* Demonstrates clear logical thinking and analytical approach.
* Evidence of clinical commitment to, and sub‑specialty training in CF and Bronchiectasis.
Communication
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective communication with patients and colleagues.
* Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
* Highly developed emotional intelligence.
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
* Track record of successful change management; proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.
Management
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise others.
* Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
* Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
* Understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.
* Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
* Evidence of management and administration experience.
* Management training on an accredited course.
* Experience of service development and quality improvement.
Motivation
* Ability to motivate and develop both medical and non‑medical staff across the MDT team.
* Commitment to further develop the post and respiratory service.
Audit / Quality Improvement
* Effective participation in and commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement work.
* Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement.
Research
* Understanding and interest in research.
* Ability to critically appraise research.
* Apply research to clinical practice.
* Evidence of meaningful participation in research, e.g. PhD, MD, PI/Co‑I on non‑clinical studies, PI or heavily involved sub‑I in clinical studies, publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals.
Teaching
* Experience of and commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
* Appraisal and assessment skills.
* Ability to assess clinical competencies, enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
* Post‑graduate qualification in teaching and training or running courses.
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.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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