Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Respiratory

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

We are thrilled to be able to invite two Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine to join our current team and the successful candidates will be based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe .We are keen to appoint enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated colleagues to our forward-thinking team that prides itself on providing high quality respiratory care across a comprehensive range of respiratory services.

We can offer the opportunity to train and work towards CESR registration if this is desirable and this can be discussed at interview .

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the delivery and development of our future Respiratory services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) as well as the exciting New Hospital Program that is in development at the current Leighton Hospital site.

There is an opportunity to develop, progress and deliver sub-specialty services for Respiratory Medicine in all these areas:

Respiratory Physician specialising in Pulmonary Oncology

Interstitial Lung Disease

Sleep and Ventilation

Tuberculosis and Complex infections

Severe Asthma and Airways Disease

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-MED-7075652

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based on 10PA's and further information regarding the job plan can be found in the attached job description .

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based on 10PA's and further information regarding the job plan can be found in the attached job description .

Person Specification

Essential

Primary Medical Degree

Essential

Evidence of foundation competencies

Experience

Essential

Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty

Knowledge

Essential

ALS or Equivalent

Person Specification

Essential

Primary Medical Degree

Essential

Evidence of foundation competencies

Experience

Essential

Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty

Knowledge

Essential

ALS or Equivalent

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

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