Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 Per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7660730/249-7660730 |
Summary
Are you passionate about respiratory medicine and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Great Western Hospital is expanding its respiratory services and we’re seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Why Choose Us?
• Growing Department:We’ve increased our respiratory inpatient beds from 37 to 71, creating exciting opportunities for development.
• Career Progression:This role can be a stepping stone to specialty registration and consultant status via the Portfolio Pathway.
• Professional Development:Gain experience in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and outpatient clinics.
• Supportive Environment:Flexible working options and access to our award-winning Health and Wellbeing team.
• Inclusive Culture:We live by our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect—and are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
What You’ll Do
• Lead daily ward rounds and manage respiratory patients.
• Perform pleural procedures including drainage and aspiration.
• Supervise junior doctors and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and quality improvement projects.
What We’re Looking For
• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent, ideally with MRCP.
• Experience in respiratory medicine at registrar level.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead under pressure.
• Commitment to personal development and teamwork.
Clinical Care:Lead daily ward rounds, manage respiratory patients, and perform procedures such as pleural drainage and aspiration.
Leadership:Supervise junior doctors and foster teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
Outpatient Work:Option to participate in respiratory clinics and develop advanced procedural skills.
Professional Development:Engage in CPD, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Communication:Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
At Great Western Hospital, we embrace our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—in everything we do. We expect all our staff to demonstrate these values in their daily work and interactions with others. Our commitment to these values shapes the way we work and care for our patients.
Service Putting our patients first
Teamwork Working together
Ambition Aspiring to provide the best service
Respect Acting with integrity
Base:Great Western Hospital, Swindon.Grade:Specialty Doctor.Reporting to:Clinical Lead in Respiratory Medicine.Hours:Full-time (Monday–Friday), with part-time options available.Key Responsibilities:• Lead ward rounds and handover meetings.
• Perform pleural procedures and manage acutely unwell patients.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and develop procedural skills.
• Engage in audits, research, and quality improvement projects.
Expectations:Demonstrate STAR values, maintain professionalism, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Further details can be found in the attached job description
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Dec 2025
Why Choose Us?
• Growing Department:We’ve increased our respiratory inpatient beds from 37 to 71, creating exciting opportunities for development.
• Career Progression:This role can be a stepping stone to specialty registration and consultant status via the Portfolio Pathway.
• Professional Development:Gain experience in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and outpatient clinics.
• Supportive Environment:Flexible working options and access to our award-winning Health and Wellbeing team.
• Inclusive Culture:We live by our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect—and are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
What You’ll Do
• Lead daily ward rounds and manage respiratory patients.
• Perform pleural procedures including drainage and aspiration.
• Supervise junior doctors and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and quality improvement projects.
What We’re Looking For
• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent, ideally with MRCP.
• Experience in respiratory medicine at registrar level.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead under pressure.
• Commitment to personal development and teamwork.
Clinical Care:Lead daily ward rounds, manage respiratory patients, and perform procedures such as pleural drainage and aspiration.
Leadership:Supervise junior doctors and foster teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
Outpatient Work:Option to participate in respiratory clinics and develop advanced procedural skills.
Professional Development:Engage in CPD, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Communication:Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
At Great Western Hospital, we embrace our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—in everything we do. We expect all our staff to demonstrate these values in their daily work and interactions with others. Our commitment to these values shapes the way we work and care for our patients.
Service Putting our patients first
Teamwork Working together
Ambition Aspiring to provide the best service
Respect Acting with integrity
Base:Great Western Hospital, Swindon.Grade:Specialty Doctor.Reporting to:Clinical Lead in Respiratory Medicine.Hours:Full-time (Monday–Friday), with part-time options available.Key Responsibilities:• Lead ward rounds and handover meetings.
• Perform pleural procedures and manage acutely unwell patients.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and develop procedural skills.
• Engage in audits, research, and quality improvement projects.
Expectations:Demonstrate STAR values, maintain professionalism, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Further details can be found in the attached job description
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Dec 2025
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