Consultant in Interstitial Lung Disease | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata plus London weighting |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, NW1 2BU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Respiratory Physician with a specialist interest in Interstitial Lung Disease to join one of the UK's largest and most research-active ILD services. The successful candidate will join a nationally commissioned tertiary referral centre providing specialist care for patients with pulmonary fibrosis, connective tissue disease-associated ILD, sarcoidosis, genetic ILD and drug-induced ILD. This post offers outstanding opportunities to develop specialist expertise, participate in clinical trials and translational research, contribute to innovative service development and work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team with strong academic links to University College London
Main Duties of the Role
The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised tertiary Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) service delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the spectrum of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. They will contribute to specialist ILD outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, inpatient consultations and the assessment and management of patients referred from across London and the UK.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, the post holder will participate in service development, education and training of junior medical staff and allied health professionals, and contribute to maintaining and enhancing a high-quality, evidence-based ILD service.
The post offers excellent opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest within ILD and to contribute to an internationally recognised academic programme. Applicants will be encouraged to participate in clinical trials, translational research and service innovation, with opportunities to develop expertise in areas such as drug-induced ILD, precision medicine, translational immunology, digital healthcare and novel models of care.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop both clinically and academically within one of the UK's leading respiratory departments.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Monday 27 Jul 2026
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