Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 236-SCO-CON-RES-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Respiratory Physician
Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for the post of a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital.
We are looking for someone who has an excellent track record in their field and is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong leadership and communication skills will also be required, as the successful applicant will be expected to join an established team of Consultant Respiratory Physicians and support, deliver, and develop the Chronic Airway Disease service at Salford Royal Hospital as part of the Northern Care Alliance.
The successful candidate will join our dynamic respiratory team to provide exceptional patient care, contribute to the development of service delivery, and engage in teaching and research initiatives.
Salford Royal Hospital is a large teaching hospital (over 3,600 staff) and is a centre of excellence providing specialist and tertiary services on a sub-regional, regional and supra-regional basis. The successful candidate will join 8 WTE Respiratory consultants each of whom has sub-speciality interests
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide respiratory services within Salford Royal Hospital together with the existing post-holders. The successful candidate will provide clinical sessions in Respiratory Medicine and have a leading role in the development and delivery of academic research activities within the department including research in airway diseases , and to collaborate with other specialities and departments within GM and beyond to ensure successful delivery of research projects.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice
- Completion of higher specialty training in Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent).
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD/ PhD) in Respiratory Medicine (ideally with focus on airway diseases) would be desirable but not essential.
- Member of national, European and international respiratory societies
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects
- Substantial experience in managing patients with airway diseases, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Commitment to the delivery of effective and efficient service with ability to deliver services aligned to the trust’s legal targets for in and outpatients
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring junior staff
- Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential criteria
- Relevant publications
- Experience in research and publication in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly airway diseases
Desirable criteria
- Appearance in international meetings
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable criteria
- Participation in a management training course
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Partnership/team working skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest advances in respiratory medicine.
Desirable criteria
- Interest in developing community-based management programs for patients with chronic conditions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 Waleed Salih
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Respiratory
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 3187
- Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Waleed Salih, Clinical Lead for Respiratory, Telephone: 0161 206 3187.
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