Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Disease

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is available at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a respiratory trainee focusing on Interstitial Lung Disease. This role includes both clinical responsibilities at one of the UK's regional specialist centers and training opportunities in research and education. The ideal candidate should have MRCP or equivalent, be engaged in respiratory training, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing common medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of Interstitial Lung Disease management.
• Desire to participate in research within the OCRM.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Interstitial Lung Disease service under supervision.
• Contribute to the respiratory ward rota and night care as needed.
• Engage in departmental education meetings and research projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Participation in or completion of Respiratory registrar-level training

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: This post has a planned start of February 2026

This post will provide sub-specialty experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and would be suited to a Respiratory trainee as out-of-programme experience during specialist training or as post-CCT experience. The post is based in the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Oxford Interstitial Lung Disease Service is a designated regional specialist centre and an anti-fibrotic prescribing centre, delivering comprehensive care to the Oxfordshire and Thames Valley region. The post holder will play a key role, under supervision, in the care and diagnosis of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease, with the support of the ILD MDT. The post holder will also support the clinical administrative responsibilities associated with the delivery of a regional ILD service. In addition to this clinical experience, the postholder will have the opportunity to participate in departmental education meetings and teaching within the Oxford Centre of Respiratory Medicine and to be involved in research projects relevant to interstitial lung disease.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's principal duties are based in Respiratory Medicine outpatients which is currently located on the Churchill Hospital site, with an approx. 30 days per annum contribution to the respiratory ward rota based at the JR site and provision of night care around 10 nights per year. The main role of the post holder will be to provide consistent support to the Interstitial Lung Disease service as required under the supervision of the Interstitial Lung Disease consultants Dr Rachel Hoyles (clinical service lead), Prof Ling-Pei Ho (academic lead), Dr Peter Saunders and Dr Emily Fraser. The team participate on national ILD clinical and research advisory groups, have a clear publication record in clinical trials, translational and basic science ILD research, and are speakers at international/national ILD symposia.

About us

The ILD team comprises four dedicated ILD consultants, four ILD specialist nurses, two specialist pharmacists, ILD MDT coordinator, two ILD secretaries and two administrative assistants. The ILD service is supported by three radiologists and two pathologists with an interest in ILD, academic and clinical rheumatologists, research nurses, and when required three on-site thoracic surgeons. Community respiratory nurses provide funded ILD community palliative and psychosocial support to end-stage ILD cases. Allied support to the ILD service include physiotherapy outpatient support for pacing advice and breathlessness control, the home oxygen assessment service provide ambulatory assessments and community oxygen follow-up, direct access to pulmonary rehabilitation (Oxford city and >5 county sites), and access to a senior respiratory pharmacist with an ILD interest. Further support is provided by a comprehensive lung function laboratory, and BAL differential cell count service. The OUH Trust biologics unit facility delivers cytotoxic, immunosuppressant and biologics therapies.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-MS-7068567-S6-A

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holders principal duties are based in Respiratory Medicine outpatients which is currently located on the Churchill Hospital site, with an approx. 30 days per annum contribution to the respiratory ward rota based at the JR site and provision of night care around 10 nights per year. The main role of the post holder will be to provide consistent support to the Interstitial Lung Disease service as required under the supervision of the Interstitial Lung Disease consultants Dr Rachel Hoyles (clinical service lead), Prof Ling-Pei Ho (academic lead), Dr Peter Saunders and Dr Emily Fraser. The team participate on national ILD clinical and research advisory groups, have a clear publication record in clinical trials, translational and basic science ILD research, and are speakers at international/national ILD symposia.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holders principal duties are based in Respiratory Medicine outpatients which is currently located on the Churchill Hospital site, with an approx. 30 days per annum contribution to the respiratory ward rota based at the JR site and provision of night care around 10 nights per year. The main role of the post holder will be to provide consistent support to the Interstitial Lung Disease service as required under the supervision of the Interstitial Lung Disease consultants Dr Rachel Hoyles (clinical service lead), Prof Ling-Pei Ho (academic lead), Dr Peter Saunders and Dr Emily Fraser. The team participate on national ILD clinical and research advisory groups, have a clear publication record in clinical trials, translational and basic science ILD research, and are speakers at international/national ILD symposia.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Participating in or completed Respiratory registrar-level training position
• Knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and management of all common medical emergencies.
• Good time management, self-motivated and conscientious

Desirable

• Interstitial Lung Disease experience
• Knowledge of Interstitial Lung Disease management

Skills Essential

• Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English (verbal and written)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to able to work within multidisciplinary team.
• Desire to participate in research within the OCRM.

Desirable

• Proven ability to communicate in written form (publications, reports etc).
• Track record of ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• MD or PhD

Other Requirements Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Participating in or completed Respiratory registrar-level training position
• Knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and management of all common medical emergencies.
• Good time management, self-motivated and conscientious

Desirable

• Interstitial Lung Disease experience
• Knowledge of Interstitial Lung Disease management

Skills Essential

• Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English (verbal and written)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to able to work within multidisciplinary team.
• Desire to participate in research within the OCRM.

Desirable

• Proven ability to communicate in written form (publications, reports etc).
• Track record of ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• MD or PhD

Other Requirements Essential

• Full GMC Registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)