Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- YM72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED7908731WXH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whipps Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
YM72
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Whipps Cross Hospital
10 PAs Post
Barts Health NHS Trust is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. This full-time post (10 PAs) is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, progressive respiratory team serving East London.
This role is suitable for an experienced or newly appointed consultant with a passion for delivering high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, alongside a strong interest in service development and innovation.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of nine experienced Respiratory Consultants, delivering care across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes general respiratory medicine responsibilities with a sub-specialty focus in Sleep & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and specialist advice to hospital teams.
- Contribution to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical admissions.
- Delivery of sub-specialty outpatient clinics and support for Sleep & NIV services.
- Attendance and contribution at local and cross-site Sleep and NIV MDTs with opportunities for collaborative working with other sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every nine, with remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will join a team of nine experienced Respiratory Consultants, delivering care across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes general respiratory medicine responsibilities with a sub-specialty focus in Sleep & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and specialist advice to hospital teams.
- Contribution to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical admissions.
- Delivery of sub-specialty outpatient clinics and support for Sleep & NIV services.
- Attendance and contribution at local and cross-site Sleep and NIV MDTs with opportunities for collaborative working with other sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every nine, with remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC registration of adequate duration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- Specific experience of sleep medicine and NIV – acute and chronic
Desirable criteria
- ALS certificate
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team – clinical and management.
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community • Excellent clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Competence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- Competence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Ability to deliver medical audit
- Demonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- Research publication
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Nadia Gildeh
- Job title
- Sleep Clinical Lead, Respiratory Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Contact Information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Dr Nadia Gildeh
Sleep Clinical Lead, Respiratory Medicine
📧 [email protected]
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