About this role
Job summary
To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring respiratory and acute medical services, both as in- and outpatients, as outlined in the proposed programme.
To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in Musgrove Park Hospital in conjunction with Dr James Gagg, Associate Medical Director (Medicine).
Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
You will be expected to participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency cover and to provide enhanced medical / respiratory support to the hospital. When not on an on-call rota, we may, in exceptional circumstances, ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you. You are not, however, required to be available for such eventualities. Where emergency recalls of this kind become frequent, we will review the need to introduce an on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a specialist interest in lung cancer and pleural medicine to join the Somerset Lung Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital. The department provides comprehensive respiratory care, including outpatient clinics across the county, a busy inpatient respiratory unit with a Level 2 Respiratory Support Unit, and an expanding Respiratory@Home virtual ward service. The post supports a well established lung cancer pathway, delivering over 250 new diagnoses and more than 300 diagnostic procedures each year, including EBUS and medical thoracoscopy, with strong MDT input from oncology, radiology, pathology and thoracic surgery.
The role includes general respiratory and acute medical duties, participation in the oncall rota, and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests aligned with service needs. The department has a strong teaching, audit and research culture, supporting medical students, trainees and clinical studies across multiple respiratory subspecialties. Somerset offers a supportive consultant body, excellent training reputation, and an attractive living environment with ongoing investment in hospital facilities. The final job plan will balance ward work, clinics, diagnostics, MDT commitments, administration and SPA time.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCP (UK) or equivalent Registered as a specialist in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine with the GMC, or eligible within 6 months of interview
Experience Essential
Comprehensive experience in respiratory medicine, pleural disease and lung cancer Independent practice in bronchoscopy, including EBUS Competence in pleural procedures, including indwelling pleural catheter insertion British Thoracic Society Thoracic Ultrasound Capability Level 5 Evidence of teaching experience Experience in postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching
Additional Criteria Essential
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Evidence informed practice Awareness of own limitations Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to organise own workload Evidence of participation in audit Willingness to lead in developing/managing a clinical area Ability to work independently and safely Clear analytical and scientific thinking Ability to mentor medical and nursing staff Extensive experience in respiratory and general internal medicine
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.
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)