Visa note
Verify with employer.
Job Details
Company: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: St George’s Hospital
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 13 November 2025
About the Position
This post replaces an existing post already established in Paediatric respiratory services following retirement but can be tailored to a candidate’s special interests. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our service and complement the current team of three friendly and cohesive consultants. The post is offered at 10 PA but we will consider applicants wishing to work less than full time depending on service needs.
The post holder will contribute to the general respiratory and asthma service. They will take on some responsibility for children on Long Term Ventilation and be encouraged to develop specific areas of interest in line with their experience and the needs of the department.
Key Responsibilities
The aim of this post is to contribute to the increasing ambulatory and inpatient capacity of the service at St Georges and further develop the service and its research profile. The post holder will receive referrals from other consultants and specialties, from PICU and NICU, and from General Practice. These will be seen as either inpatients or outpatients as appropriate. Patients may be local or from outside the region.
There is a 1:4 attending rota for respiratory ward cover with out of hours telephone support. The post holder would not contribute to the general paediatric service. The post holder would be fully responsible for the management of respiratory patients within their expertise and in conjunction with other members of the team and the wider MDT.
We have a growing cohort of children with complex respiratory disorders including those on invasive and non-invasive long term respiratory support; congenital and interstitial lung diseases and those with chronic suppurative lung disease.
The service is supported by comprehensive radiological support, physiology including full lung function and sleep, bronchoscopy and thoracic surgery.
Clinical Services
The respiratory team currently run weekly respiratory and asthma clinics and a number of other joint clinics with other specialities. There are regular clinics for children with difficult asthma, bronchiectasis and those on long-term respiratory support.
There are monthly joint clinics with ENT, the neonatal team, haematology and the neuro-disability team. The team also supports PICU, NICU, haematology & oncology (in conjunction with the Royal Marsden Hospital), fetal medicine, paediatric surgery and infectious diseases.
About St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Our Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system; one that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised program of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these values.
Person Specification – Education
Essential:
- MRCP or MRCPCH
- Full registration with GMC
- On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Desirable:
- Higher Qualification
- Teaching qualifications
Person Specification – Experience
Essential:
- Training to be or already an established consultant in Respiratory Paediatrics with a minimum of 24 months experience and training in tertiary respiratory paediatrics departments. Qualification (suitable for CESR)
- Training in paediatric bronchoscopy
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Valid BLS, APLS/PALS, Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable:
- Teaching experience. Recognised qualification / training in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching
- Training or experience in management of children with tracheostomy
- Experience in interpreting sleep studies
- Experience in managing children on long term ventilation
- Research experience – Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Area of research interest
Person Specification – Skills and Knowledge
Essential Skills:
- Ability to write and implement management protocols
Desirable Skills:
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Essential Knowledge:
- Understanding of the principles of management
- Broad knowledge of respiratory paediatrics
Desirable Knowledge:
- Recognised management training
- Area of interest in respiratory paediatrics to complement service at St Georges
- Initiated research during career to date
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants, please ensure you:
- Check your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare your GMC registration documentation
- Obtain necessary criminal record certificates from countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact the recruitment team with any visa-related questions
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Richard Chavasse (Paediatric Respiratory Lead Consultant)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07740307207
Additional Information
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing excellent patient care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all staff members. We value diversity and welcome applications from qualified healthcare professionals from all backgrounds.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a well-established respiratory team and contribute to the development of services for children with complex respiratory needs. This is an excellent opportunity for career development within a leading NHS teaching hospital.
The Trust offers comprehensive induction programs and ongoing professional development opportunities to support consultants in their roles. We also have a strong commitment to research and education, providing opportunities for academic development.
Our London location offers excellent transport links and a vibrant multicultural environment. St George’s Hospital is easily accessible by public transport and provides on-site parking facilities for staff.
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements where possible, including consideration for part-time working depending on service needs.
For more information about our Trust and the services we provide, please visit our website at https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/
Privacy Notice
Please note that by applying for this position, you are agreeing to the processing of your personal data in accordance with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice. For further information, please visit https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/about/privacy-notice/
