Job summary
Due to upcoming retirements we are recruiting for a permanent Respiratory Consultant with general medicine accreditation. The appointment is to the University Hospitals Dorset Respiratory Team with an expectation that the successful candidate will work at both Poole and Bournemouth sites.

Main duties of the job
Ideally the post is a full-time post with 10 PA's and a contribution to the existing on-call rota. We would also consider part-time working. It will contain General Respiratory and General Medical inpatient and outpatient care with development of any special interests.

The successful applicant will join us at an exciting time of great change and opportunity. The merged Respiratory Team across the both sites comprises of 15 Respiratory Consultants who work closely with a team of Respiratory Physiologists, Lung Care Specialist Nurses, TB Specialists and the Dorset Adult Integrated Respiratory Service (DAIRS) Team. The UHD model for the future is that all inpatient care will be delivered at the Bournemouth site and planned/elective care will be delivered across both sites from late 2026. Joining us at this time gives the applicant the unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the future service of UHD Respiratory Medicine including the building of new inpatient wards, the building and development of a dedicated Respiratory High Care Unit and a specialist Respiratory on-call.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

The inpatient service has a planned move from the Poole Site to the RBCH site on completion of the new COAST building which is currently under construction.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Job responsibilities
The job plan is negotiable but will be based on current joint job plans and departmental requirements. This can be discussed in more detail at the time of appointment. If working part-time hours the job plan would be adjusted accordingly.

For further details please see attached the Job Description.

For enquiries and a tour of the Respiratory areas, please contact the Clinical Lead: Dr Victoria Wells (email: Victoria.wells14@nhs.net).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
• SCE in respiratory medicine
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for both Respiratory and General Internal Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• MD or other higher postgraduate degree

Experience
Essential

• Satisfactory training in and General Internal Medicine
• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education

Ability & Knowledge
Essential

• Wide knowledge of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. Able to give expert opinion

Clinical Skills & Technical Skills
Essential

• Independent Bronchoscopy and pleural skills including ultrasound

Desirable

• EBUS, thoracoscopy and the placement and removal or intra pleural catheters

Motivation
Essential

• Hard working and positive outlook
• Committed to service development

Audit
Essential

• Experience in hospital clinical audit

Desirable

• Publication of audit results

Research
Essential

• An understanding of the Research process

Desirable

• Original publications in Peer Review journals

Management ability
Essential

• Experience of hospital management at Specialist Registrar level

Desirable

• Management training course at regional level

Other Requirements
Essential

• Innovative, committed, hard working

Desirable

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to travel and be expected to live within 15 miles or 30 minutes of the Trust

Personality
Essential

• Able to work in a team, is supportive, cheerful and positive.
• Excellent communication 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 (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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Respiratory Consultant
Dr Victoria Wells
victoria.wells14@nhs.net
03000194460

Details
Date posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 153-M3926
Job locations: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom