Job overview
Join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Respiratory Department as a Consultant and play a key role in shaping high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team of four consultants, delivering a balanced mix of ward‑based, outpatient, and procedural work. You will undertake two ward rounds per week on Burstead or Orsett wards, run three outpatient clinics, and lead a bronchoscopy list every other week, ensuring a rich and varied clinical schedule.
Main duties of the job
Rotational model provides structured off‑ward time, allowing consultants to focus on inpatient referrals and outpatient triage while contributing to seamless service delivery. You will also participate in the general medical and respiratory on‑call rotas, including a 1‑in‑7 weekend commitment.
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative clinician who embraces innovation and is adaptable to evolving service needs, including future opportunities for 7‑day working. With a job plan comprising 10 PAs (plus an optional APA), you will enjoy a blend of Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities, supported through regular job plan reviews at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Conduct two weekly ward rounds on Burstead or Orsett wards.
- Deliver three outpatient clinics per week.
- Undertake a bronchoscopy list every second week.
- Participate in the general medical consultant on‑call rota and respiratory on‑call rota.
- Provide 1-in-7 weekend cover for new patients, reviews, and potential discharges.
- Manage inpatient referrals and triage outpatient referrals during off‑ward rotation periods.
- Cover colleagues during annual and study leave as required.
- Lead the care of patients within their area of special interest, with the potential to assume a lead clinician role in that field.
- Maintain active engagement in CPD/CME, audit, teaching, and research.
- Contribute to a flexible and evolving service model, including potential innovative or 7‑day working patterns.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in respiratory and general medicine.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty.
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- A higher degree in Medicine
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This advert is for Consultant Respiratory Physician with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Respiratory Medicine role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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