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Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS2 8ED £113,565 – £150,569 a year Fixed-Term Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a six-month locum consultant post in Respiratory Medicine, joining the Respiratory Department across the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.

The appointee will contribute to the activities of the department on a rotating basis with other consultants, including care of general respiratory inpatients, Respiratory High Care inpatients, Hot Clinic, bronchoscopy/EBUS, and general respiratory and subspecialist clinics.

Main duties of the job

The department would welcome consultants with all sub-specialist interests; however, candidates with an interest in interstitial lung disease would be favoured, with experience in ILD clinics and MDTs.

Other sub-specialty areas that could be catered for within the department include bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, integrated care, asthma, pleural disease sleep and non-invasive ventilation, lung cancer and tuberculosis. We have approval for 1 full-time locum (10PA) post, but applicants wishing to work less than full time could be accommodated and are encouraged to apply. This post will include on-call duties as part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary on-call rota. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT and ideally have NHS experience.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-M4992-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infimary

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Fully registered with GMC.
Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills
Has attended TTT courses
Independent in EBUS

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential

Experience of teaching medical students
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

Essential

Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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