Consultant Respiratory Physician - EDGH

Job summaryWe are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders.We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory. We are keen to recruit a Consultant with an interest in TB, asthma, EBUS and/or Bronchiectasis and in particular ILD.We have a developed and mature ILD Pathway, supported with an experienced ILD nursing team, a dedicated ILD pharmacist and bi-weekly MDM meetings in collaboration with Guys and St Thomas Hospital (GSTT). As an organisation we are Teir 2 ready and are looking for a ILD consultant to take this forward.Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome. The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at also at both sites. We have a tertiary level sleep service and home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at GSTT.Main duties of the jobRespiratory Ward cover; outpatient clinic's for routine, urgent and suspected lung cancer; advise and guidance to primary care; pleural procedures; EBUS, bronch and other Thoracic interventional diagnostic procedures; GIM on-call cover.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020 the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number374-EB-AM262-C-AJob locationsEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: October 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: October 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
EssentialMB BS or equivalentMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practiceName on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview dateDesirableMD or equivalent
Training & Experience
EssentialWide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.DesirableAbility to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Admin & management
EssentialEvidence of participation in leadership / managementSolid understanding of Clinical Governance and AppraisalDesirableManagement qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
EssentialThorough understanding of principles of medical auditRegular completion of audit projectsUnderstanding of the role of researchDesirablePublication of audit projectsExperience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to specialityAbility to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Attributes
EssentialEffective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary teamLeadership qualitiesAbility to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendanceDesirableExcellent presentation skillsDemonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
EssentialExperience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groupsDesirableEducational qualification Extensive teaching experience
Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration
EssentialMB BS or equivalentMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practiceName on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview dateDesirableMD or equivalent
Training & Experience
EssentialWide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.DesirableAbility to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Admin & management
EssentialEvidence of participation in leadership / managementSolid understanding of Clinical Governance and AppraisalDesirableManagement qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
EssentialThorough understanding of principles of medical auditRegular completion of audit projectsUnderstanding of the role of researchDesirablePublication of audit projectsExperience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to specialityAbility to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Attributes
EssentialEffective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary teamLeadership qualitiesAbility to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendanceDesirableExcellent presentation skillsDemonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
EssentialExperience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groupsDesirableEducational qualification Extensive teaching experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomEmployer's website