Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustConsultant in Respiratory MedicineThe closing date is 22 July 2026Job summaryPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Main duties of the jobWe have an exciting opportunity for a respiratory physician to join our Respiratory Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to form part of the cancer care team.
Along with established specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography), the trust has approved the development of a dedicated Medical High Care Unit (MHCU) alongside our recent acute Respiratory Assessment Unit (RAU) and a dedicated Pleural Diseases service.
About usBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -
it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
DetailsDate posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 382-DOC80-26
Job locations: BTH, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
Job descriptionPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job descriptionPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Broad exposure to General and Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to supervise audit projects. Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable- Any specialist interest in Respiratory Medicine
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Ability to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Awareness of management issues in the NHS
- Agreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car. Car owner with full driving license
Desirable- Experience of supervision of other staff. Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Management Training
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Primary Medical Qualification
- MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of certificate of completion (CCT) in respiratory and general (internal) medicine by the date of the interview
Desirable- MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications
- Membership of appropriate societies
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Broad exposure to General and Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to supervise audit projects. Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable- Any specialist interest in Respiratory Medicine
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Ability to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Awareness of management issues in the NHS
- Agreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car. Car owner with full driving license
Desirable- Experience of supervision of other staff. Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Management Training
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Primary Medical Qualification
- MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of certificate of completion (CCT) in respiratory and general (internal) medicine by the date of the interview
Desirable- MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications
- Membership of appropriate societies
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: BTH, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:Head of Department, Dr Bhatta, a.bhatta@nhs.net, 01253924702
This posting is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 
