Locum Consultant Respiratory with an interest in CF and Bronchiectasis with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The NHS will consider applications from international candidates requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications, but final confirmation is subject to meeting UK immigration requirements.

Job Details

Company: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Location: Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Language: English

Education: Experience

Experience: Qualifications / Training

Essential Qualification: Expertise in all aspects of Acute and Emergency Respiratory Care Management

Desirable Qualification: Evidence of clinical commitment to, and sub-specialty training in CF and Bronchiectasis

Essential Experience: MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist

Contact: Dr Chandra ohri (Respiratory Consultant – CF & Bronchiectasis team)

Email: chandra.ohri@nhs.net

Phone: 01162502748

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website

Certificate of Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship available

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

About the Role

Respiratory Medicine at Leicester Hospitals has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. We are looking to appoint a locum consultant for 12 months to work as part of a CF/Bronchiectasis/PCD MDT. This multidisciplinary team comprises 5 Consultants, 2 Registrars, a ward-based team of resident doctors in training, 1 CF ACP, 2 CF Specialist Nurses, 2 Bronchiectasis Specialist Nurses, 1 PCD Specialist Nurse, a team of 5 Specialist Physiotherapists, a CF administrator, a PCD administrator, a CF Specialist Pharmacist, a Specialist Psychologist, a Specialist Dietician, a linked CF Diabetes Nurse Specialist, a Consultant Microbiologist, and a dedicated PA to the Consultants.

We pride ourselves on being a patient-focused, holistic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the CF/Bronchiectasis service and undertake projects aimed at Service development and Quality Improvement. Although previous specialist experience in CF/Bronchiectasis would be ideal, it will be possible for us to provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to train and develop skills in this area.

We are primarily looking for an applicant with enthusiasm, a willingness to work as part of an MDT, and a passion to develop and deliver high quality services to our patient cohort. The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Locum Respiratory Consultant with an interest in CF and Bronchiectasis, your key responsibilities will include:

• Forming part of the Consultant team delivering clinical services to patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
• Delivering inpatient care, specialist outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care
• Working closely with the wider CF/BE/PCD MDT
• Delivering clinical sessions to support the management of General Respiratory patients
• Participating in general respiratory service development and business planning
• Providing professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
• Carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties
• Contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity

We manage 5 base respiratory wards (134 beds), some with sub-specialty interest including pleural disease, cancer and cystic fibrosis. There is also a dedicated ward for non-invasive ventilation and we are currently exploring the development of a respiratory support unit (RSU). Glenfield CDU is the largest single cardio-respiratory receiving unit in the UK taking 70+ patients, on average, daily, with 70% of our attendances direct from primary care.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist
• MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies e.g. British and European Thoracic Societies
• Higher Degree or additional qualification

Experience Requirements

Essential:

• Expertise in all aspects of Acute and Emergency Respiratory Care Management
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach

Desirable:

• Evidence of clinical commitment to, and sub-specialty training in CF and Bronchiectasis

Communication Skills

Essential:

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that allow adequate and effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable:

• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management and proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Management Requirements

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise others
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues

Desirable:

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course
• Experience of Service Development and Quality Improvement

Professional Development

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement, you will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. You will also be expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.

You will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate, you will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice regarding their careers.

Research and Teaching

Essential:

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to critically appraise research
• Apply research to clinical practice
• Experience of and a commitment to training/teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills
• Ability to assess clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable:

• Evidence of meaningful participation in research e.g. PhD, MD, PI/Co-I on non-clinical studies, PI or heavily involved Sub-I in clinical studies
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals
• Post-graduate qualification in teaching and training or running courses

Our Organisation

Our new strategy, ‘Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities’ was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.

We will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Clinical Services

Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield manages 5 base respiratory wards (134 beds), each with a sub-specialist theme. Clinically we have specialist services in Lung cancer with advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, Mesothelioma and regional MDT, pleural diseases, severe asthma: nationally commissioned centre, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, TB, advanced COPD, complex home ventilation, interstitial lung disease, exercise and sports medicine and allergy.

Supporting our emergency workload we have established ambulatory emergency care (AEC) services for pulmonary embolism and pleural disease, GP assessment and same day emergency care (SDEC) Units. There are also comprehensive specialist nursing teams for COPD, asthma, lung cancer, ILD, ventilation, bronchiectasis/CF, TB and pneumonia.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website

For international applicants requiring sponsorship:

• Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa with the employer before applying
• Prepare criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Ensure you have current UK professional registration or be in the process of obtaining it
• Include all relevant qualifications and experience documentation with your application
• Contact Dr Chandra Ohri for any specific questions about the role or sponsorship process

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address: Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP

Employer Website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Reference Number: 358-7842590-RRC

Date Posted: 24 April 2026

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant