Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

Integrated Care System; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine based in Birmingham. This fixed-term position provides an opportunity to enhance both clinical skills in respiratory medicine and research training focusing on interstitial lung diseases. Ideal candidates will hold a medical degree with GMC registration, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be motivated to further their career in respiratory medicine. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree holder with full GMC registration.
• Effective communicator with experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to cope well in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Participation in ILD and occupational lung disease clinics and MDT meetings.
• Contributing to clinical trials and overseeing study management.
• Conducting research projects related to ILD and occupational lung diseases.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures

Motivation to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Medical Degree (e.g. MBBS, MB,ChB)

Full GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

ALS certification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 17 August 2025

This fixed term post will be primarily based in respiratory research and offers opportunity to enhance research training as well as clinical skills in respiratory medicine, with sub-specialty focus on interstitial and occupational lung diseases. The post is funded for 2 years, though applicants may wish to discuss a shorter fixed period and experience (ie. 1 year). Several similar posts at registrar level also exist in the Trust in other respiratory sub-specialties. It will suit a trainee wishing to develop subspecialty skills in respiratory medicine, ILD and occupational lung diseases at a number of career points post-foundation training. The level of content of the job will be tailored to the experience of the successful applicant. Applicants may also wish to discuss the feasibility of carrying out a higher degree through University of Birmingham, supervised by the team. We are happy to accommodate flexible and less than full-time working patterns.

Main duties of the job

Patient/ Client Care (if applicable)

*ILD and occupational lung disease clinic and post-clinic MDT with supervisors

*Attendance at ILD MDT meetings

Policy and Service Development

*Contribution to existing clinical trials rotas for oversight and on site 1st line study management

*Set up and run an academic project in occupational lung and/or ILD to complete during the fixed term

Information Resources

*Clinical and research teams at Heartlands, Solihull and Birmingham Chest Clinic

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.

*Ability to explain complex information clearly, including ILD and occupational lung disease diagnoses and management plans, to patients and non-specialists.

*Capacity to work collaboratively with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, occupational health teams, and external agencies.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

*A medical degree with Foundation training or equivalent

*Ability to interpret and integrate complex clinical, radiological, and occupational exposure data relevant to interstitial lung disease and occupational lung disorders.

*Demonstrated experience in making timely, evidence-based clinical decisions, recognising diagnostic uncertainty, and balancing risks.

*Experience in critically appraising research evidence and applying it to clinical practice.

*Existing experience in assessing and discussing differential diagnoses for diffuse parenchymal lung diseases.

Planning and Organising Skills

*Organisational ability to prioritise and manage a demanding clinical and research workload across inpatient and outpatient settings.

*Experience in planning and conducting audits or research projects, including coordinating with research governance teams.

*Proven ability to schedule and coordinate investigations, multidisciplinary meetings, and follow-up care for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

*Time management skills to balance clinical duties with research commitments.

Physical Skills (if applicable)

n/a

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (e.g. MBBS, MB,ChB)
• In possession of full GMC registration
• Permission to work in the UK for the full duration of the training.
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
• ALS

Experience

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
• Motivated to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine
• Ability to communicate and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Copes well in stressful situations
• Good time management, initiative, and goal setting

Additional Criteria

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
• Ability to conduct and present audit and research in poster, oral or paper form

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

£52,656 to £65,048 a yeardependent on experience