Clinical Fellow - ILD

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a clinical fellow to join their Interstitial Lung Disease team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain specialized experience in a supportive environment, working alongside a diverse group of healthcare professionals. The position is designed for those looking to enhance their knowledge in respiratory medicine while contributing to vital patient care. Bristol, known for its rich cultural scene and proximity to stunning natural landscapes, provides an ideal backdrop for both professional and personal growth. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in the field of respiratory health.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory medicine and patient care.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into the ILD team to support patient care.
• Participate in MDT meetings and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Respiratory Medicine

Clinical Research

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

The Respiratory department at North Bristol NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a clinical fellow to join the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) team.

The post offers 12 months of dedicated sub-specialty experience in Interstitial Lung Disease, suitable for a Respiratory Trainee or Rheumatology trainee interested in connective tissue disease. It can be undertaken as out-of-programme experience during specialist training or as post-CCT experience.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance existing respiratory knowledge and become an integral part of the ILD multidisciplinary team.

Bristol Interstitial Lung Disease Service is a regional specialist centre and antifibrotic prescribing centre, delivering comprehensive care across North and South-West England. North Bristol NHS Trust has secured investment from NHSE to expand the team, enabling safe and effective antifibrotic drug delivery, improving patient experience and reducing health inequalities.

The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, physiologists, and clinical psychologists, within a supportive network.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be a fully integrated member of the ILD team.
2. Support diagnosis and care for ILD patients.
3. Attend MDT meetings (ILD and CTD-ILD).
4. Undertake outpatient clinics.
5. Provide in-reach advice for inpatients.
6. Participate in supervised admission avoidance clinics.
7. Engage in audit, quality improvement, and research relevant to ILD and regional service delivery.

This role offers a great opportunity to live and work in Bristol, a historic port city and gateway to South West England. Bristol boasts a vibrant arts, music, and cultural scene, hosting festivals like the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and the Bristol Harbour Festival. It is also ideally located for outdoor activities in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Mendip, and Cotswold Hills.

Southmead Hospital is an excellent place for professional development. Many trainees find their time here fulfilling, with opportunities to pursue or extend research and educational fellowships.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Alec Gear
• Job title: Support Manager
• Email: [e-mail]