University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Consultant in Paediatric RespiratoryMedicine

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

This is a new full time (10-programmed activities) substantive consultant post to support (and eventually lead) the cystic fibrosis service, and to support the regional PCD and expanding Paediatric Respiratory Medicine services in Leicester.

The post holder will join the existing clinical respiratory team in participating in all aspects of paediatric respiratory medicine. The inpatient service is based at the Leicester Children's Hospital (on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site), where the successful candidate will share consultant duties as daytime consultant of the week (1 in 7).

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job post are listed separately in the job description.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB

To contribute to the provision of the paediatric respiratory service, including:

Tertiary paediatric cystic fibrosis and respiratory outpatient clinics, quaternary PCD clinics.

Inpatient consultant cover for paediatric respiratory patients, and as part of the shared respiratory consultant of the week daytime rota (1 in 7; 0900 till 1700 Monday-Friday, 0900 till 1300 Weekends)

Paediatric flexible bronchoscopy

Promote and strengthen links with colleagues in the region (primary care and local district general hospitals) with a view to increasing formal outreach

Opportunities to develop further areas of subspecialty interest in areas of respiratory medicine which compliments the interests of the rest of the department

Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate with departmental research activity and develop their own areas of research interest

About us

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7374137-CON

Job locations

Children's Hospital

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the post available are listed separately in the job description.

For informal visits please contact:

Dr Erol Gaillard, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine email: eag15@leicester.ac.uk

Mobile number 07949 743 575

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the post available are listed separately in the job description.

For informal visits please contact:

Dr Erol Gaillard, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine email: eag15@leicester.ac.uk

Mobile number 07949 743 575

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCPCH or Equivalent
  • APLS

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
  • Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent

Communication skills

Essential

  • Clear, fluent application Clear, fluent written presentation. Clear, fluent verbal presentation
  • To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity, with the capacity to understand and appreciate others' perspectives, and to treat everyone with compassion and respect.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Commitment to Trust Values and

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Reseach & Audit

Essential

  • Previous experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

  • Training/qualification in teaching

Experience/Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
  • IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience in management of children with CF and PCD

Management

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team & supervise juniors
  • Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues

Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Management training on an accredited course
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCPCH or Equivalent
  • APLS

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
  • Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent

Communication skills

Essential

  • Clear, fluent application Clear, fluent written presentation. Clear, fluent verbal presentation
  • To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity, with the capacity to understand and appreciate others' perspectives, and to treat everyone with compassion and respect.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Commitment to Trust Values and

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Reseach & Audit

Essential

  • Previous experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

  • Training/qualification in teaching

Experience/Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
  • IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience in management of children with CF and PCD

Management

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team & supervise juniors
  • Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues

Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Management training on an accredited course

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Children's Hospital

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Children's Hospital

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Lisa Ward

Lisa.ward@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07790824801

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7374137-CON

Job locations

Children's Hospital

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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