Respiratory Consultant

NHS

  • Milton Keynes
  • £105,504-139,882 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Working collaboratively with other Respiratory Consultants/Doctors and internal nursing colleagues, the post holder will contribute to all aspects of the Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine services at MKUH and facilitate the urgent transfer of patients in need of super-speciality treatment to other hospitals.We keep patients informed, involved and engaged in their treatment.As a Respiratory Consultant, providing a 7-day service, you willProvide expert clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settingsProvide expert clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settingsLead and develop specialist respiratory servicesCollaborate with a team of consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and allied health professionContribute to teaching, training, and research initiatives within the department.The responsibilities of this post include diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of Respiratory patients presenting either as emergencies or referred on an elective basis. Working with the existing Respiratory Consultant team, the post holder will be responsible for providing both inpatient (including in-reach) and outpatient services for MKUH, for which the Trusts will provide the necessary support.Main duties of the jobProvide acute and elective care for Respiratory and General (Internal) Medicine patients, including the provision of a Respiratory in-reach service, triage of referrals from Primary Care and response to Advice & Guidance requests from GPsParticipate in Ward/Board Rounds dailyTake responsibility for management of adult Respiratory and General (Internal) Medicine patients in conjunction with community services and the regional centres.Improve the flow of patients at MKUH by regular liaison with the physicians, facilitating investigations including imaging, Physiology, and the appropriate management of Respiratory referrals.Support with service developments and improvements to allow the service to continue to grow and meet the needs of the growing local population.Support and ensure Governance within the service to ensure patient safety is maintained and incidents are raised early and investigated properly.Build strong working relationships with fellow colleagues, operations managers, patient pathway coordinators and other teams across the Trust.Uphold the MKUH values; Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Contribute.Maintain a high standard of work and look to continuously improve their practice to ensure patient safety and experience.Support the training, professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff/studentsAbout usYou can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a University Teaching Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham and the University of Oxford. We conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number430-MED25-187AJob locationsRespiratory - Med Staff (Dept)Milton KeynesMK6 5LDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will join a team of 6x Consultants, 1x Associate Specialist and 2x Speciality Doctors who have an interest in General Respiratory Medicine, Sleep and Lung Cancer.The wider team is supported by a team of Resident Doctors, MTI, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Physiologists and a Physiotherapist.There is a dedicated visiting Thoracic Surgeon from Harefield Hospital; we have Oncology and Palliative Care support based locally; and excellent links for tertiary care with Oxford, Papworth and The Brompton Hospital.The Cancer Centre at Milton Keynes University Hospital is expanding. We provide on-site radiotherapy. We envisage a rapid expansion of the services we provide regionally. We have successfully initiated Targeted Lung Health Check cancer screening services and are looking to bolster our diagnostics, including the development of navigational Bronchoscopy services.We have a mature Sleep Service and initiate non-invasive domiciliary ventilation in partnership with the Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service.You will be expected to provide specialist respiratory consults in Acute Medicine, Critical Care and in other specialties.An interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and delivery of undergraduate curriculum for University of Buckingham Medical School will be expected, encouraged and duly supported through SPA activity. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will join a team of 6x Consultants, 1x Associate Specialist and 2x Speciality Doctors who have an interest in General Respiratory Medicine, Sleep and Lung Cancer.The wider team is supported by a team of Resident Doctors, MTI, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Physiologists and a Physiotherapist.There is a dedicated visiting Thoracic Surgeon from Harefield Hospital; we have Oncology and Palliative Care support based locally; and excellent links for tertiary care with Oxford, Papworth and The Brompton Hospital.The Cancer Centre at Milton Keynes University Hospital is expanding. We provide on-site radiotherapy. We envisage a rapid expansion of the services we provide regionally. We have successfully initiated Targeted Lung Health Check cancer screening services and are looking to bolster our diagnostics, including the development of navigational Bronchoscopy services.We have a mature Sleep Service and initiate non-invasive domiciliary ventilation in partnership with the Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service.You will be expected to provide specialist respiratory consults in Acute Medicine, Critical Care and in other specialties.An interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and delivery of undergraduate curriculum for University of Buckingham Medical School will be expected, encouraged and duly supported through SPA activity.Person SpecificationQualifications/RegistrationEssential
  • Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration and Specialist Registration
Desirable
  • Accreditation in General (internal) Medicine and Respiratory Care
  • Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)
Experience/TrainingEssential
  • Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - 5 years as a specialist registrar or senior registrar. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
  • Special interest in Medical Education
  • Research background
  • Experience in leading Virtual Ward activities
  • Skilled in Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Pleural Procedures
Clinical knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Broad experience in all aspects of Respiratory and General (Internal) medicine, Cancer 2WW and Sleep Medicine
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
  • Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
  • Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Teaching and training skillsEssential
  • Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Evidence of ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff
  • Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes
Desirable
  • Experience in formal educational roles
  • Education/ teaching qualification
Communication and Interpersonal SkillsEssential
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with patients and colleagues. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership and Management skillsEssential
  • Evidence of ability to lead clinical teams at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
  • Commitment to developing new services and ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Ability to work in a team, balancing individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical services
  • Experience of formal leadership roles
  • Formal leadership training or qualification
  • Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical services. Experience of formal leadership roles. Formal leadership training or qualification. Interest in medical management
Person SpecificationQualifications/RegistrationEssential
  • Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration and Specialist Registration
Desirable
  • Accreditation in General (internal) Medicine and Respiratory Care
  • Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)
Experience/TrainingEssential
  • Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - 5 years as a specialist registrar or senior registrar. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
  • Special interest in Medical Education
  • Research background
  • Experience in leading Virtual Ward activities
  • Skilled in Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Pleural Procedures
Clinical knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Broad experience in all aspects of Respiratory and General (Internal) medicine, Cancer 2WW and Sleep Medicine
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
  • Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
  • Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Teaching and training skillsEssential
  • Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Evidence of ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff
  • Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes
Desirable
  • Experience in formal educational roles
  • Education/ teaching qualification
Communication and Interpersonal SkillsEssential
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with patients and colleagues. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership and Management skillsEssential
  • Evidence of ability to lead clinical teams at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
  • Commitment to developing new services and ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Ability to work in a team, balancing individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical services
  • Experience of formal leadership roles
  • Formal leadership training or qualification
  • Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical services. Experience of formal leadership roles. Formal leadership training or qualification. Interest in medical management

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