Asthma Clinical Fellow

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a healthcare professional to deliver outpatient asthma care and engage in research regarding asthma treatment. The successful candidate will participate in pharmaceutical trials and be involved in Clinical Research Facility. Requirements include completion of MRCP examinations and previous foundation programme participation. This position spans two years, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must complete MRCP examinations.
• Participation in UK foundation programme required within 3.5 years prior to the post start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in outpatient asthma clinics.
• Contribute to national and international research on asthma.
• Participate in pharmaceutical trials.
• Engage in daytime and on-call rota duties.
• Develop a research portfolio for higher degree funding.

Education

Completion of MRCP examinations

Participation in a UK foundation programme

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

We are one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Position overview

Respiratory services are delivered across four in‑patient wards with 22 consultants contributing to in‑patient care. This post will be for two years from August 2026 and will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital for asthma outpatient clinic and research time, the New Victoria Hospital for asthma outpatient clinic and at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) for on‑call commitments.

Shift pattern

The shift pattern for this post is 40 hours per week plus 50% on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in outpatient asthma clinics, covering a full range of management options including advanced therapies for severe asthma and clinical‑trial therapies.
• Contribute to the research programme of the Gartnavel Asthma Research Unit, which is involved in national and international registry trials and in hypothesis‑driven research into asthma pathogenesis and treatment.
• Participate in pharmaceutical trials co‑managed by the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility.
• Take a half slot in the Medical Senior daytime and on‑call rota (50% rota banding).
• Work towards developing a research portfolio sufficient to apply for further funding towards a higher degree.

Qualifications & eligibility

• Completion of MRCP examinations.
• Participation in a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, or the provision of a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole‑time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date.

Interviews & selection

Interviews will be held on 9 February 2026. Due to the high number of applicants, this post may close early and interviews may be held two weeks following the post closing.

Contact

Informal contact: Nicola Lee, Consultant – [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

NHSGGC‑NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

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