Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Respiratory medicine

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

The post holder will lead, compliment and develop asthma care within the Bury, Rochdale and Salford Locality.

The post provides an opportunity to develop the difficult asthma pathway and ensure timely and appropriate care to patients in the Bury and HMR locality which is currently lacking. The postholder will input to local, shared and regional asthma MDT's.

Triage, virtual and outpatient review of general respiratory referrals

In addition, they will contribute to the Consultant rota covering the Fairfield ARCU (acute respiratory care unit) which has 26 beds including up to 4 level 1.5 beds and has the capability to provide high flow nasal oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP.

The post also General medical on call at Fairfiled hospital 1 in 11 weekends and approximately one weekday evening post take round and on call every month.

Main duties of the job

  1. Lead asthma care at Fairfield General Hospital

  2. To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary severe asthma service at SCO and develop management

  3. Pathways for Bury and HMR patients

  4. Develop the business case for specialist asthma nurse service for Bury and HMR

  5. Provide respiratory Consultant input to the acute respiratory ward on a consultant of the week rota

  6. Triage, virtual and outpatient review of general respiratory referrals

  7. To provide training, teaching and support to medical, AHP and nursing staff

  8. To participate in development of guidelines and best practice together with involvement in clinical audits such

  9. NRAP and NCEPOD and explore research opportunities as appropriate.

  10. Take part in General medical on call rota

  11. Quality improvement work to assure safe, reliable and compassionate care

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-BCO-CON-RES-25

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Registration and qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
  • Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
  • Primary medical qualification (e.g. MB, ChB)

Desirable

  • Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
  • Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Respiratory Medicine and a broad knowledge of General Medicine
  • Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine
  • Good understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of research methodologies and commitments
  • Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

  • Publication of research articles, relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)

Teamwork

Essential

  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
  • Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
  • Evidence of good organisational and clinical leadership skills
  • Evidence of development and management of change
  • Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
  • An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.

Desirable

  • Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
  • Attendance at management course

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

  • Attendance at teaching course
  • Attendance at recognised Clinical Supervisor training

Communication

Essential

  • Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
  • Able to explain things clearly- particularly complex or sensitive information
  • Can influence and persuade effectively
  • Evidenced/ demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports at board level
Person Specification

Registration and qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
  • Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
  • Primary medical qualification (e.g. MB, ChB)

Desirable

  • Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
  • Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Respiratory Medicine and a broad knowledge of General Medicine
  • Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine
  • Good understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of research methodologies and commitments
  • Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

  • Publication of research articles, relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)

Teamwork

Essential

  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
  • Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
  • Evidence of good organisational and clinical leadership skills
  • Evidence of development and management of change
  • Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
  • An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.

Desirable

  • Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
  • Attendance at management course

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

  • Attendance at teaching course
  • Attendance at recognised Clinical Supervisor training

Communication

Essential

  • Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
  • Able to explain things clearly- particularly complex or sensitive information
  • Can influence and persuade effectively
  • Evidenced/ demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports at board level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead Respiratory and Sleep

Dr Catherine Houghton

catherine.houghton@nca.nhs.uk

01616240420

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-BCO-CON-RES-25

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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