Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Fellow for a one-year post in paediatric respiratory medicine. The role involves clinical care of patients in the sleep unit and CSLD, participation in research, and training opportunities in paediatric sleep medicine. Applicants should hold a GCP certificate or be able to obtain one. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Must have a GCP certificate or be able to attain one.
• Experience in paediatric respiratory medicine is preferred.
• Training in paediatric sleep medicine and PCD available during the year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical care for patients in the sleep unit and CSLD.
• Participate in research trial visits and recruitment.
• Attend CSLD/general clinics and meetings.

Skills

GCP certificate

Clinical care

Research project involvement

Interpretation of sleep studies

Education

ST6-8 level or post-CCT

Job description

Duties of the Post

Research – The post holder will need to hold a GCP certificate (Good Clinical Practice) or undertake the course, and be expected to be involved with research trial visits and recruitment within the Sleep and CSLD departments. They will also be encouraged to do a research project in Sleep Medicine/PCD/other respiratory condition during their period here.

Clinical – Sleep: The post holder will be involved in the weekday clinical care of patients admitted to the sleep unit as well as those on long‑term ventilation (invasive and non‑invasive) under the care of RBH. The post holder will gain experience in the interpretation and reporting of sleep studies.

Clinical – CSLD: The post holder will join the CSLD team and attend paediatric general respiratory and specialist PCD clinics and internal PCD meetings.

These duties will be equally balanced between sleep and CSLD, with 2 days dedicated to each service and a flexible approach to suit the service needs and the learning priorities of the Fellow. There will also be a day without a specific portfolio which will be used to allow research time.

General ward cover may also be required. The post holder will attend 2 CSLD/general clinics per week.

On Call: A 1 in 7 non‑resident on‑call commitment.

Equal Opportunities

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual's personal circumstances as well as the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on‑boarding process.

Requirements

This is a one‑year post suitable for an individual seeking experience in paediatric respiratory medicine at the equivalent of ST6‑8 level or someone post‑CCT looking to complement their existing training. Training in paediatric sleep medicine and PCD is available during the year as well as the opportunity to gain experience in other paediatric respiratory sub‑specialties. The post is based at the Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH). The post holder should have a GCP certificate or be able to attain one.

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