East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Consultant Respiratory Physician - EDGH
The closing date is 05 August 2026

Job summary
We 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 job
Respiratory 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 us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 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: 374-EB-AM262-A
Job locations: EDGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.
AAC: September 2026
If 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
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.

Desirable

• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.

Admin & management
Essential

• Evidence of participation in leadership / management
• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience

Audit, Research & Publications
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Regular completion of audit projects
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Attributes
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching
Essential

• Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification Extensive teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: EDGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager for Respiratory Medicine
Amanda Stern
amanda.stern1@nhs.net
07813401911