Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, dedicated, passionate and forward-thinking Respiratory Consultant committed to delivering safe, effective and high-quality care with a drive to work collaboratively contributing to Respiratory and GIM services at MKUH?
As a Respiratory Consultant, you will
Work with the existing team to provide a 7-day service (including On Calls)
Provide expert clinical care for inpatients and outpatients (diagnosis, treatment and aftercare)
Lead/develop specialist respiratory services
Collaborate with a team of consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals.
Contribute to teaching, training, and research initiatives within the department
Be an independent practitioner for EBUS Diagnostic Procedures (it’d be desirable to also deliver Bronchoscopy and/or Thoracoscopy procedures
We Offer
- A supportive, inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and research
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic tools
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Provide acute/elective care for Respiratory and General (Internal) Medicine patients, including an in-reach service, triage referrals and respond to Advice & Guidance requests
Participate in Ward/Board Rounds daily
Improve the flow of patients at MKUH
Support with service developments/improvements to allow the service to continue to meet the needs of the growing local population.
Support and ensure Governance within the service to ensure patient safety is maintained and incidents are raised early and investigated properly.
Build strong working relationships with fellow colleagues, operations managers, patient pathway coordinators and other teams across the Trust.
Uphold the MKUH values; Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Contribute.
Maintain a high standard of work and look to continuously improve their practice to ensure patient safety and experience.
Support the training, professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff/students
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MRCP UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Specialist Registration
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)
- Accreditation in General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Care.
Professional training
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience, including higher medical training.
- Significant experience as a Specialist Registrar or Senior Registrar (or equivalent experience in a post of responsibility / training potential)
- Skilled in EBUS Pleural Procedures
Desirable
- Specialist interest in Medical Education
- Research background
- Experience in leading Virtual Ward activities
- Skilled in Bronchoscopy and Pleural Procedures
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of Respiratory and General (Internal) medicine, Cancer 2WW and Sleep Medicine
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Teaching and training skills
Essential
- Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes.
Desirable
- Education/ teaching qualification
- Experience in formal educational roles
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients and colleagues. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and constructively in a team.
Leadership and Management skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to lead clinical teams at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
- Enthusiasm and ability to inspire enthusiasm in others
- Commitment to developing new services and ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Ability to work in a team, balancing individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
- Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical services
- Experience of formal leadership roles
- Formal leadership training or qualification
- Interest in medical management
Circumstance
Essential
- Required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council as well as remaining on the Specialist Registrar.
- If applying with CESR, must be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application
- Evidence of regular and up-to-date appraisal.
Transport
Essential
- Must be able, when On Call, to return to the Hospital site if required, within 30mins
Desirable
- Car driver with own transport
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to take part in Clinical Directorate management.
- Ability to teach effectively.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
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