Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of respiratory care? Great Western Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and forward thinking Locum Respiratory Consultants to join our team as part of an exciting reconfiguration of our respiratory services on a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the Role We are recruiting to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self management.

About You

• GMC registered
• Committed to high quality, patient centred care and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development

Specialist Pathway Development

We actively encourage you to develop subspecialty interests and lead innovative pathways in areas such as:

• Asthma and biologics therapy
• Lung cancer and EBUS
• Sleep and domiciliary ventilation
• Community respiratory MDT support

We welcome informal visits and discussions. Contact Dr Robert Allcock (Clinic Lead) at or or Sarah Orr (Manager for Respiratory and Cardiology) at

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co leading daily handovers and ward rounds
• Develop subspecialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs
• Deliver respiratory expertise "upstream" via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance
• Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic
• Take part in the general medical on call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on call
• Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development
• Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management

About us

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect
• Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work life balance
• Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities
• The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon

Why Swindon? Swindon is a vibrant, well connected town offering an excellent quality of life.

• Location: Ideally situated between Bristol and Reading, with direct rail links to London and easy access to the Cotswolds and the South West
• Lifestyle: Choose from modern town living or picturesque Cotswold villages, all within easy reach of the hospital
• Amenities: Swindon boasts excellent schools, shopping, leisure facilities, and green spaces
• Community: A welcoming, diverse community with a strong sense of local pride and plenty of activities for families and professionals alike
• Growth: Swindon is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work, with a thriving local economy and affordable housing

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Dr Robert Allcock, Clinical Lead for Respiratory Medicine Email:

Or

Sarah Orr - Assistant General Manager for Respiratory Email:

Please find attached a full job description and person specification

Person Specification Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC
• MCRP (UK) or equivalent

Experience

• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of respiratory conditions
• Ability to lead a multi professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Sub specialty interests will be supported

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust