Job overview
Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at Richard’s Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence.
The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services. They will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota.
The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.
Applications for LTFT working are also welcomed and can be discussed with prospective candidates.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the respiratory in and outpatient service, at St Richard’s Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
• Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.
• Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory speciality including cancer, and relevant sub specialties.
• Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for week days.
• Be an active member of the Respiratory Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.
• Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within the job plan.
• Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational program.
• There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.
• Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD
• Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.
Prosed interview date: May 2026
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree
2. •MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
3. •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. •CCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent
5. •Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date
Desirable criteria
6. •Higher Degree (MD or PHD)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
7. •Sleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
8. •Bronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
Desirable criteria
9. •Experience in General Medical Specialties
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
10. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
11. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
12. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Contraints
13. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential criteria
14. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
15. Recognised Teaching Qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
16. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
17. Research experience
18. Publications
19. Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Atttributes
Essential criteria
20. •Appropriate progression of career to date
21. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications