Job Description

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Description

An experienced Consultant in Respiratory Medicine is sought to deliver and lead outpatient and community-based respiratory services across Hull and North Lincolnshire. The post involves managing patients with COPD, asthma, ILD and bronchiectasis, supporting diagnostic and procedural services, and contributing to multidisciplinary and service improvement initiatives.###

Key Responsibilities

Conduct specialist outpatient clinics for patients with chronic and complex respiratory disease Provide clinical assessment, investigation, and personalised treatment planning Review and interpret spirometry, full lung function, and radiology results Provide advice and guidance to referring GPs and interface services Attend and contribute to respiratory MDT meetings Support outpatient safety, clinical documentation, and audit standards Engage in service improvement, education, and patient pathway optimisation Maintain infection prevention and safe clinic standards

Role Summary

Specialist-led respiratory care across community and outpatient settings with emphasis on diagnosis, evidence-based management, and service development.

Key Objectives/ Goals

Deliver respiratory clinics in line with BTS/NICE guidelines. Interpret diagnostics (spirometry, imaging) and perform minor procedures. Lead community respiratory pathways and MDTs. Support governance, audit and QI initiatives.

Reporting Line / Team Structure

Reports to Medical Director/Respiratory Service Lead; works within MDT.

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Expert knowledge of respiratory medicine and BTS/NICE guidance Spirometry and imaging interpretation Procedural skills (e.g. pleural aspiration) Team leadership and MDT collaboration Strong communication, teaching, and service development Ability to coordinate complex cases and escalate clinical concerns

Experience

5+ years respiratory specialty experience Outpatient clinic and MDT participation Service design and QI involvement Teaching and governance exposure

Essential

GMC registration with Respiratory Medicine CCT or within 6 months Competent in pleural procedures & diagnostics Experience managing COPD, asthma, ILD Minor surgery assistance and wound care competence Excellent communication, coordination and IT skills Leadership and audit participation

Desirable

Sub-specialty interest (e.g. ILD, sleep, asthma) Postgraduate research or teaching experience Community respiratory service experience Experience in community/outpatient settings Clean driving licence (multi-site service delivery)
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Additional Information

Travel requirements

Multi-site role across North Lincolnshire -- own transport required.

Relocation support

None routinely offered but can be discussed at offer stage.

Performance metrics / KPIs

2WW compliance (referral to assessment timelines) Patient satisfaction and experience scores Documentation completeness and audit readiness MDT attendance and case preparation

Career progression opportunities

Opportunities in service leadership, subspecialty development, or teaching Involvement in pathway design, teaching, and governance ###

About DMC Healthcare

DMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant-led dermatology, radiology reporting, in-sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS.



We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes.



Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000patients each year.


With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance.




Find out more: https://dmchealthcare.co.uk