Consultant Respiratory Physician

Job summaryWe are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders.We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory. We are keen to recruit a Consultant with an interest in TB, asthma, EBUS and/or Bronchiectasis and in particular ILD.We have a developed and mature ILD Pathway, supported with an experienced ILD nursing team, a dedicated ILD pharmacist and bi-weekly MDM meetings in collaboration with Guys and St Thomas Hospital (GSTT). As an organisation we are Teir 2 ready and are looking for a ILD consultant to take this forward.Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome. The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at also at both sites. We have a tertiary level sleep service and home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at GSTT.Main duties of the jobRespiratory Ward cover; outpatient clinic's for routine, urgent and suspected lung cancer; advise and guidance to primary care; pleural procedures; EBUS, bronch and other Thoracic interventional diagnostic procedures; GIM on-call cover.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020 the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number374-EB-AM262-C-AJob locationsEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: October 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: October 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
EssentialMB BS or equivalentMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practiceName on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview dateDesirableMD or equivalent
Training & Experience
EssentialWide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.DesirableAbility to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Admin & management
EssentialEvidence of participation in leadership / managementSolid understanding of Clinical Governance and AppraisalDesirableManagement qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
EssentialThorough understanding of principles of medical auditRegular completion of audit projectsUnderstanding of the role of researchDesirablePublication of audit projectsExperience of c