Respiratory Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and quality in healthcare. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while providing essential respiratory care and contributing to a supportive staff environment. With a focus on professional development, you will engage in teaching, research, and clinical governance, ensuring high standards of patient care. Experience a vibrant community with excellent living conditions while making a meaningful impact in one of the best-performing NHS organizations in England.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialty training required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and clinical area effectively.
• Undertake undergraduate teaching and support research activities.
• Participate in clinical audits and governance.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Financial Awareness

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training

Job description

Job Summary

The post will be flexibly time-tabled to meet the demands of the service, and the timing of sessions may change as the service develops.

A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PA's):

• Inpatient care on the Respiratory wards at NSECH
• Respiratory clinics at NTGH, WGH, and HGH
• Admin and audit: Regional teaching plus monthly SpR teaching
• Opportunity to attend Bronchoscopy and EBUS and gain experience, provided above activities are covered
• Contribution to the Respiratory Fellow rota

Main Duties of the Job

Same as above in the Job Summary section, detailing the flexible timetable and weekly activities.

About Us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Supportive staff environment and a focus on staff experience are priorities. Enjoy living in an area with clean air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, excellent schools, and rich history. This is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before applying.

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 319-7113725SL

Job location: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ

Job Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care and clinical area management as required by senior management. Drive standards through clear, explicit direction, and encourage constructive feedback and challenge.
• Make solution-focused decisions based on facts, involving appropriate professional contributions.
• Demonstrate financial awareness and understand decision impacts.
• Delegate tasks effectively with realistic expectations.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

Communication and Working Relationships

• Approach patients with empathy and sensitivity, recognizing individual work-life needs.
• Exhibit effective communication skills, influencing and negotiating appropriately within the organization. Be approachable, inclusive, cooperative, caring, and a good listener.
• Manage boundaries within the team, showing loyalty and a positive approach to lessons learned from errors.
• Maintain confidence without arrogance, providing appropriate pressure to underperformers.

Teaching and Research

Expected to undertake undergraduate teaching, including assessment and feedback for medical students and junior doctors. Research is encouraged, supported by the Trust’s R&D Department.

Clinical Audit and Governance

Participate in clinical audits, monitor standards, and support evidence-based guidelines. The Clinical Excellence Department offers assistance with audit and governance issues.

Continued Professional Development

Support for lifelong learning, personal development planning, and leadership skills development. Reflective practice and feedback are integral to the role.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to plan and prioritize workload, complete routine tasks efficiently.
• Remain calm and emotionally stable during conflicts or crises.
• Open to new approaches and proactive in adapting to change.