Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine. The role requires excellent communication skills to work with patients and a multidisciplinary team, alongside the ability to make informed clinical decisions. Candidates should have a medical degree and experience in managing clinical workloads, which includes auditing and research responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues.
• Experience in making timely clinical decisions.
• Ability to plan audits or research projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication to patients and teams.
• Interpret clinical and radiological data.
• Manage clinical and research workloads effectively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to explain complex information clearly

Capacity to work collaboratively

Analytical skills

Judgemental skills

Ability to interpret complex data

Education

Medical degree

Foundation training or equivalent

Job description

Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

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 *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