Consultant Respiratory Medicine

Consultant Respiratory Medicine Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 Department: Respiratory Medicine Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: Hull / North Lincolnshire / Goole Reporting To: Serves Manager Description An experienced Consultant in Respiratory Medicine is sought to deliver and lead outpatient and community-based respiratory services across Hull and North Lincolnshire. The post involves managing patients with COPD, asthma, ILD and bronchiectasis, supporting diagnostic and procedural services, and contributing to multidisciplinary and service improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Conduct specialist outpatient clinics for patients with chronic and complex respiratory disease • Provide clinical assessment, investigation, and personalised treatment planning • Review and interpret spirometry, full lung function, and radiology results • Provide advice and guidance to referring GPs and interface services • Attend and contribute to respiratory MDT meetings • Support outpatient safety, clinical documentation, and audit standards • Engage in service improvement, education, and patient pathway optimisation • Maintain infection prevention and safe clinic standards Role Summary Specialist-led respiratory care across community and outpatient settings with emphasis on diagnosis, evidence-based management, and service development. Key Objectives/ Goals • Deliver respiratory clinics in line with BTS/NICE guidelines. • Interpret diagnostics (spirometry, imaging) and perform minor procedures. • Lead community respiratory pathways and MDTs. • Support governance, audit and QI initiatives. Reporting Line / Team Structure Reports to Medical Director/Respiratory Service Lead; works within MDT. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Expert knowledge of respiratory medicine and BTS/NICE guidance • Spirometry and imaging interpretation • Procedural skills (e.g. pleural aspiration) • Team leadership and MDT collaboration • Strong communication, teaching, and service development • Ability to coordinate complex cases and escalate clinical concerns Experience • 5+ years respiratory specialty experience • Outpatient clinic and MDT participation • Service design and QI involvement • Teaching and governance exposure Essential • GMC registration with Respiratory Medicine CCT or within 6 months • Competent in pleural procedures & diagnostics • Experience managing COPD, asthma, ILD • Minor surgery assistance and wound care competence • Excellent communication, coordination and IT skills • Leadership and audit participation Desirable • Sub-specialty interest (e.g. ILD, sleep, asthma) • Postgraduate research or teaching experience • Community respiratory service experience • Experience in community/outpatient settings • Clean driving licence (multi-site service delivery) Additional Information Travel requirements Multi-site role across North Lincolnshire — own transport required. Relocation support None routinely offered but can be discussed at offer stage. Performance metrics / KPIs • 2WW compliance (referral to assessment timelines) • Patient satisfaction and experience scores • Documentation completeness and audit readiness • MDT attendance and case preparation Career progression opportunities • Opportunities in service leadership, subspecialty development, or teaching • Involvement in pathway design, teaching, and governance