Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Job summary

Job Overview We are excited to advertise two new posts within the respiratory medicine Department at Ipswich hospital. These are enabling us to increase our inpatient bed base and offer seven day working.

These will be predominantly based in general respiratory medicine with some on-call cover of General Internal medicine.

Consultants would be encouraged and supported to develop a sub speciality interest. Applicants with interests in airways disease and education would be very welcome but we would look to accommodate any sub speciality as the rest of a job plan allows.

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion.

Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a rota looking after the 2 respiratory wards, the high dependency unit and referrals. Each consultant currently only looks after half the inpatients on a ward at any time. The expectation would be the successful candidates would cover inpatients 28 weeks per year and referrals/the high dependency unit 7 times per year.

The post will include a respiratory hot clinic and pleural or bronchoscopy intervention sessions.

The successful candidate will join the respiratory rota providing 7 day cover to our high dependency unit. Alongside this the post includes a slot on the general medicine on call rota (will be 1:17).This is a full time post however candidates wishing to work part time will be considered and the responsibilities and timetable adjusted accordingly.

About us At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

on Experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
432-MI2923

Job locations

Ipswich

Heath RoadIpswichIP4 5PD
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilitiesA more detailed job description including a breakdown of activity is in the attached job description.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to talk to the clinical lead and the rest of theteam ahead of time to discuss what a job could look like.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesA more detailed job description including a breakdown of activity is in the attached job description.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to talk to the clinical lead and the rest of theteam ahead of time to discuss what a job could look like.

Person Specification

interview

EssentialMRCP or equivalent.

Specialist Register for Respiratory and General Medicine.or be eligible for entry onto these registers within 6 months of application

Independent in thoracic ultrasound - recognised by either BTS or RCR training standards.

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

Higher Postgraduate or Research qualification.

Ability to take on responsibility as 'Lead Physician' for an area of respiratory medicine
Person Specification

interview

EssentialMRCP or equivalent.

Specialist Register for Respiratory and General Medicine.or be eligible for entry onto these registers within 6 months of application

Independent in thoracic ultrasound - recognised by either BTS or RCR training…