The closing date is 14th Aug 2026
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Job summary
Join One of the South West's Leading Respiratory Teams
Are you an ambitious and patient-focused Respiratory Physician looking for an exciting consultant opportunity within a highly regarded and innovative respiratory department?
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician to join the acclaimed Somerset Lung Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Applications are invited for a fixed term Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician post commencing in October 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of eight experienced Respiratory Consultants within a service recognised for clinical excellence, teaching, research, innovation, and outstanding patient care.
Serving a population of approximately 350,000 people across West Somerset, our respiratory service combines district general hospital medicine with many specialist services more commonly found in tertiary centres.
The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient and outpatient respiratory services, respiratory ward care, acute medicine and multidisciplinary working. There will also be opportunities to develop specialist interests that complement existing services and support ongoing service development.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality respiratory and acute medical care for inpatients and outpatients
Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and specialist respiratory services
Contribute to outpatient respiratory clinics and MDT activities
Participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota
Support education and training of junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues
Participate in audit, governance, service development and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to ongoing development of respiratory services across Somerset.
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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 life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, 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.
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Job description
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Registered as a specialist in respiratory medicine and General Internal Medicine with the GMC or will be eligible for inclusion as a specialist within 6 months of interview.
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Desirable
MD or equivalent
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Experience
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Essential
Comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine, pleural diseases and lung cancer
Understanding of clinical risk management
Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing
Extensive experience in respiratory and general internal medicine
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Desirable
Independence in bronchoscopy including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and pleural interventions such as indwelling pleural catheter insertion
British Thoracic Society Thoracic Ultrasound Capability Level 5
Medical thoracoscopy experience; ability to train and sign off colleagues in thoracic ultrasound (as per BTS guidelines)
Experience of clinical risk management
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Additional Criteria
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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
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Desirable
Demonstrate breadth of awareness of issues
Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
Active involvement in audit
Information technology skills
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Caroline Parry
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Consultant
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Salary
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£109725.00 to £145478.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
12 Month(s)
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-MED-MED-4901
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Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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