Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine (Lung cancer/Sleep and Ventilation)

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health service provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine to enhance high-quality respiratory services. The role includes delivering lung cancer care, conducting advanced procedures, and engaging in teaching. The position is fixed-term for 12 months and offers a competitive salary based on NHS Specialty Registrar scale. Candidates are encouraged to apply via email until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support comprehensive respiratory care, focusing on Lung Cancer, Sleep Medicine, and Ventilatory Support.
• Undertake advanced procedures, including Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Thoracic Ultrasound, and Pleural Interventions.
• Triage and review Lung Cancer referrals and contribute to diagnostic pathways.
• Participate in the Lung Cancer MDT contributing to evidence-based treatment planning.
• Report and interpret Respiratory Sleep Studies and Pulmonary Function Tests.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise junior medical staff.

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Respiratory Medicine

Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality respiratory services across outpatient and procedural domains. The role involves participation in specialist clinics, interventional procedures, multidisciplinary meetings, and service development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support comprehensive respiratory care, focusing on Lung Cancer, Sleep Medicine, and Ventilatory Support.
• Undertake advanced procedures, including Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Thoracic Ultrasound, and Pleural Interventions, with appropriate supervision.
• Triage and review Lung Cancer referrals and contribute to diagnostic and management pathways.
• Actively participate in the Lung Cancer MDT, contributing to evidence‑based treatment planning.
• Report and interpret Respiratory Sleep Studies and Pulmonary Function Tests under consultant supervision.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise junior medical staff and students.

Location & Work Details

Department: Respiratory Medicine
Location: King George Hospital
Responsible to: Consultant in Respiratory Medicine / Clinical Lead for Lung Cancer and Sleep Medicine
Contract: Fixed‑term for 12 months (renewable subject to mutual agreement)
Salary: Equivalent to NHS Specialty Registrar (ST3–ST7) / Senior Clinical Fellow scale

Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and support applicants with disabilities.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by email and will be considered until a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified. Referencing details and confirmation of employment history are required.