We are recruiting 5 additional consultants to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self‑management.
About You
* GMC‑registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).
* Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
* Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development.
Specialist Pathway Development
* We actively encourage you to develop subspecialty interests and lead innovative pathways in areas such as:
* Asthma and biologics therapy
* Lung cancer and EBUS
* Interstitial lung disease
* Sleep and domiciliary ventilation
* Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co‑leading daily handovers, and ward rounds.
* Develop sub‑specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs.
* Deliver respiratory expertise "upstream" via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance.
* Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic.
* Take part in the general medical on‑call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on‑call.
* Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development.
* Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management.
All staff in each Division are accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Trust and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to services to improve patient experience.
Responsibilities
* Support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
* Contribute to leading and developing services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust's business plans.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other departments and Divisions within the Trust.
* Work within the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents, and participate in clinical risk management.
* Embrace a patient‑focussed precision medicine style of practice to ensure efficient flow of patient care through the hospital.
Please find attached a full job description and person specification.
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
* Eligibility for this role requires:
* Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
* Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria.
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work‑life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
* A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.
* Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work‑life balance.
* Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities.
* The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon.
Why Swindon?
Swindon is a vibrant, well‑connected town offering an excellent quality of life.
* Location: Ideally situated between Bristol and Reading, with direct rail links to London and easy access to the Cotswolds and the South West.
* Lifestyle: Choose from modern town living or picturesque Cotswold villages, all within easy reach of the hospital.
* Amenities: Swindon boasts excellent schools, shopping, leisure facilities, and green spaces.
* Community: A welcoming, diverse community with a strong sense of local pride and plenty of activities for families and professionals alike.
* Growth: Swindon is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work, with a thriving local economy and affordable housing.
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