Job summary
This post offers the opportunity to join our existing team of Consultants in Respiratory Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who wants to be able to influence and develop an evolving department. We are committed to providing the best level of care and continually push to advance Respiratory Medicine within the region. The right candidate will be a team player with a flexible approach to support and complement the existing Respiratory Service, who will a take an active role in improving patient care. The appointment is for a total of 10 PAs per week, including 1.5 PAs for on-call work. It is anticipated that the Job Plan will include a commitment to support General Medicine on-call.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Lung Cancer team and will take on the role of Responsible Clinician for the National Lung Cancer Screening programme, which has recently commenced within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics.
• Provide inpatient ward care.
• Support the Lung Cancer Service for Peterborough, working alongside colleagues, the Clinical Lead and Directorate Management Team.
• Support the National Lung Cancer Screening Programme in the role of Responsible Clinician, who manages the pathways for patients found to have abnormalities on their scans - this role is supported by a specialist nurse and administrative support.
• Provide on call within the Department of Medicine: approximately 1 in 18 frequency twilight shifts (Peterborough site); there are 3 weekends per year and 3 weeks per year when the candidate will help cover acute medicine patients.
• Contribute to the training of resident doctors and the nursing team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and appraisal.
• Work with the Regional service to support Lung Cancer pathways.

About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time, improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.

Details
Date 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: 176-Med-8047820
Job locations: Peterborough City Hosptial, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Principle Elements of the post

Maintenance and development of Respiratory Medicine services within the Trust to the highest standard.

This role is predominantly centred at Peterborough City Hospital, although going forwards it is anticipated that there will be increasing dialogue between the two main NWAFT hospital sites (Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke).

To share with colleagues the responsibility of delivering high quality care in Respiratory Medicine in out-patient and in-patient settings.

Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, Nurses and other professionals allied to medicine.

To actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

Lead role in sub speciality depending on experience of successful candidate.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME), including revalidation with the GMC.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• CCT in GIM & Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or on the Specialist Register
• Full registration and license to practice with the GMC

Desirable

• Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)

Experience
Essential

• Extensive training and experience in General Internal Medicine as well as Respiratory Medicine
• Ability to communicate with other members/grades of staff, patients, families and General Practitioners.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary work
• Evidence of involvement in service developments/planning

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
• Specific training in communication skills, teaching, mentoring, coaching
• Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of corporate structure of NHS Trusts, the NHS Plan and clinical governance
• Evidence of specific training in management (e.g. courses, practical 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).