An NHS Trust in North East England is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join their specialist team. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and sleep disorders. The consultant will work in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality respiratory care. This position offers competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and visa sponsorship for international candidates.
Job Details: Consultant – Respiratory Medicine
As a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, you will be responsible for leading respiratory services, developing treatment strategies, and providing specialist consultations. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration with pulmonologists, physiotherapists, and critical care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Location: North East, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Respiratory Medicine
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term (Approved)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Respiratory Medicine
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Additional Requirement: UK Experience Required
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Work in a leading NHS respiratory unit with cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities
- Visa sponsorship & relocation support available for international candidates
- Competitive salary & structured career progression opportunities
- Opportunities for research, teaching, and service development
- Multidisciplinary teamwork with critical care, thoracic surgery, and physiotherapy departments