Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory Speciality Doctor

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

Specialty Doctor - Respiratory

We are looking to a recruit a specialty doctor to join our comprehensive Respiratory service at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post will enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in a number of clinical areas including:

  • Acute respiratory inpatient work
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Respiratory diagnostics including bronchoscopy and the potential to observe EBUS
  • Respiratory interventions such as chest drain insertion under ultrasound, pleurodesis etc.

The successful candidate will work on themiddle grade rota with a 1:13 shift-working pattern.

The Respiratory department has an outstanding record in supporting and training specialty doctors, with Tameside rated the top respiratory training placement in the North West. We are committed to supporting our middle grade doctors in reaching their desired career goals by developing their clinical, medical, educational and managerial skills.

Main duties of the job

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a specialty doctor inGeneral Internal Medicine and Respiratory to work within our Adult Medicine department. The postholder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the RespiratoryDepartment and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and wardrounds and on calls for general internal medicine.

These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to support improving the health of the population it serves. Not only do these posts provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year 2 additional PA allowance for on call

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-MEDSDRES-08-25

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent (2)
  • Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an CT2/ ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent) (2)
  • GMC registration and licence to practise (2)
  • MRCP (Part 1)
  • ACLS (or equivalent) (2)

Desirable

  • MRCP (Part 2)
  • PACES (2)

Skills

Essential

  • Chest drain insertion (2)

Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit (2)
  • Previous significant experience in respiratory and general medicine. (2)

Desirable

  • Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team. (2)
  • Written communication in a clear and concise manner (2)
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent (2)
  • Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an CT2/ ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent) (2)
  • GMC registration and licence to practise (2)
  • MRCP (Part 1)
  • ACLS (or equivalent) (2)

Desirable

  • MRCP (Part 2)
  • PACES (2)

Skills

Essential

  • Chest drain insertion (2)

Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit (2)
  • Previous significant experience in respiratory and general medicine. (2)

Desirable

  • Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team. (2)
  • Written communication in a clear and concise manner (2)

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Directorate Manager

Katrina Hassall

katrina.hassall@tgh.nhs.uk

01619225049

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year 2 additional PA allowance for on call

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-MEDSDRES-08-25

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


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