Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and motivated Respiratory Consultant to join our expanding team. We welcome candidates with a variety of interests and skills who are keen to contribute to and further develop our broad range of respiratory services. Our department offers specialist services in asthma, TB, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and cancer diagnostics, and runs interventional procedures including bronchoscopy lists and dedicated pleural clinics. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive team, where you will have the chance to build on existing services as well as shape new areas of development in line with your own interests.

Responsibilities

Work with existing consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a high-quality, well-led service for patients at Ashford and St Peter''s, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients in accordance with Trust policies and practices.

Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department, assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.

Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and undertake the administrative duties associated with their care across five days.

Be part of the GIM on-call rota during the rotation in St Peters.

Ensure safe handover of patient care as appropriate.

Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers to deliver department objectives: provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.

Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multidisciplinary workforce across the department.

Participate in the professional training of staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute to teaching sessions for hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff.

About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Our organisation comprises more than 3,700 doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff across two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter''s, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country, with a commitment to continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care. We are expanding theatres at Ashford Hospital toward becoming a dedicated elective centre and aim to create a state-of-the-art centre for planned surgical procedures.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

DetailsAdverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit the employer site.

Job informationDate posted: 08 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 323-MD0359-AM

Job locations: St Peter''s Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ

Job descriptionThe Job Plan has 7.9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) organized on an 18-week rota, plus 1.1 PAs for GIM work. The rota allows consultants to alternate busy and less busy days to balance workloads. The majority of DCC involves the Respiratory ward, an in-reach service to the Clinical Assessment Unit, general Respiratory and cancer clinics, and coverage of pleural and bronchoscopy procedures. The job plan section in the JD is indicative for the current staffing of eight consultants; a specific plan will be agreed with the appointed consultant and reviewed annually or on request.

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent)

Experience

Extensive clinical experience managing the full range of respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pleural disease, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea)

Substantial NHS experience

Clinical skills

Ability to independently assess, investigate, and manage complex respiratory cases

Ability to supervise and train junior doctors and allied health professionals

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, UK registration, and sponsorship requirements apply as part of the role. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related UK immigration and registration requirements. Please refer to the employer’s guidance for further information on these ..... full job details .....