Overview
Job summary: This permanent post is based across Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw District General Hospital (H), Worksop, with the aim to further promote the delivery of the well-established and progressive Respiratory and General Medicine services and to enhance patient outcomes. Applications from those with a special skill in thoracoscopy or advanced bronchoscopy techniques including EBUS are encouraged. On-call is Category A low frequency, attracting a 3% on call availability supplement.
Main duties
Key duties of the post:
* Strengthening the delivery of a high quality respiratory medicine service across the hospital and community.
* Forging links between respiratory medicine and the Accident and Emergency departments to develop effective patient pathways.
* Liaising and developing working policies with relevant hospital departments, local General Practitioners, nurses and paramedics.
* Developing innovative practices in clinical patient management, focusing on high quality care and emphasis on community management where appropriate.
* Developing the use of nurse practitioners and paramedics in the hospital and community.
* Developing a subspecialty interest.
* Maintaining close links with respiratory medicine colleagues across sites.
* Provide a 7 day service, with colleagues, as resources allow.
* Teaching and training undergraduates as well as postgraduates.
* Quality assurance of the service and individual practice.
Dedicated offices, IT access and secretarial support is provided for consultants.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
Our goal is to give those who join Team DBTH tools and opportunities to grow their career, with a pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we are committed to accommodating flexible working arrangements where possible, to benefit the service and our patients.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice options
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-7468312
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
Job description and responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. If your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for Respiratory or within 6 months of admission to the register for trainees (if currently in UK). All other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
* Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
* Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements (Essential):
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Respiratory
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
* Understanding current issues within Respiratory and the future direction of the specialty
* Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Wide based experience in Respiratory
Desirable: Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
Essential:
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable:
* Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attendance at a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential:
* Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable:
* Critical Appraisal Skills
* Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal qualities
Essential:
* Ability to use IT Systems - incl Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
* Evidence of innovation
Desirable:
* Evidence of continual learning and development
* Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
* Access to own transport
General
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Demonstrate Our We Care values and the DBTH Way
* Inclusive/Person centred/Empowering/Accountable and collaborative/Attentive listening/Integrity and honesty/Courage and positivity
Compliance and disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT. Website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/
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