Job summary
The Department of Respiratory Medicine currently provides the following services: TB, Lung Cancer, Airway Disease (COPD, Bronchiectasis and Asthma), Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease and Pleural. We provide a daily inpatient referral service and deliver a Nurse-led COPD, Oxygen, Bronchiectasis and Sleep service.

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 take an active role in improving patient care. The appointment is for a total of 10 PAs per week, with up to a further 1.25 PAs for on-call work.

This is a joint post with Royal Papworth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital
• Provide in-patient ward care predominantly on B12 and B1
• Lead, manage and develop Respiratory medicine sub-specialty: Infection.
• Lead and maintain the TB service for NWAFT, including clinics and MDT
• attend Bronchiectasis MDT
• Support Clinical Lead and Directorate Management team including the development of clinical outcome measures and service line reporting.
• Provide on call within the department of medicine: approximately 1 in 28 frequency (PCH site), or 1 in 14 (HH site).
• Provide weekend cover for B12 at PCH 1 in 7
• Contribute to the training of junior doctors and nurses
• Support TB related research, as part of an agreed research programme, and to contribute to audit activities.

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: 03 August 2026
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-Med-7994700-A
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Principal 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, with some cross-site commitment with Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Royal Papworth.
• Inpatient cover includes B12 Respiratory ward and B1 Infectious disease ward.
• To share with colleagues the responsibility of delivering high quality care in Respiratory Medicine in outpatient and inpatient 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).

The job plan will be developed in conjunction with the Lead Clinician and Divisional Director, Divisional Operations Director, other Respiratory Consultant colleagues and Royal Papworth Hospital. It will be finalised once the successful candidate is appointed to meet the skills they bring.

Clinical PAs will be split between Ward rounds, out-patient clinics and other specialty areas (see sample rota below).

NB: This job has been written with a 10PA timetable. However, we would consider candidates wishing to work more or less: the timetable would be adjusted accordingly with negotiation with the successful candidate.

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

Desirable

• Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)

Other
Essential

• Full registration and license to practice with the GMC
• Successful health screening

Desirable

• Member of Medical Defence organisation

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)

Key Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, other staff and agencies
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Good inter-personal skills

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.

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. 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Respiratory Consultant
Dr R Buttery
rbuttery@nhs.net
01480416416