Senior Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Disease

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Disease to provide dedicated support in a dynamic environment. This position emphasizes professional development, with opportunities for research engagement and no on-call responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and relevant experience in respiratory medicine.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at CT3/IMT3/ST3 level or above in respiratory medicine.
• Evidence of working effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Experience in flexible bronchoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the ILD service under supervision.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and MDT preparations.
• Engage in quality improvement and research projects.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Good clinical skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCP (all parts complete)

Tools

Flexible bronchoscopy

Research and audit experience

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Disease

The closing date is 09 July 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing ASAP.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Your main role will be to provide support to the Interstitial Lung Disease service as required under the supervision of the Interstitial Lung Disease consultants. Supervised training will be provided as required. It is envisaged that you will gain significant clinical experience in all aspects of Interstitial Lung Disease management. Duties will include:

Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD) Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support Cardiac Sarcoidosis MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support, Outreach referral support for patients known to ILD service, BTS ILD registry support, ILD CNS and Pharmacist Support Quality improvement and/or research projects

Personalised continuing professional development is central to this post, and you will be encouraged to take an active role in your own quality improvement and/or research projects with protected time provided. For interested candidates there may be the option to progress to a research degree within the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre where respiratory medicine is a key theme. There is no commitment to ward duties, and no requirement to contribute to any on call commitment.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria includes;Full GMC registration and Full MRCP(UK) Diploma (all parts passed at time of application) essentialExcellent Communication Skills

Desired criteria includes;Current ST4+ in respiratory medicine trainingBronchoscopy ExperienceEvidence of Engagement in Quality Improvement/Audit/Research

This role is for 32 hours (0.8 FTE).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC Job Reference; 188-MB30625 - This vacancy closes on or before 9th July 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP (all parts complete)
• Experience at CT3/IMT3/ST3 level or above in respiratory medicine
• Specialist Certificate in Respiratory medicine
• Publications
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Research and audit experience
• Experience in flexible bronchoscopy

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
• Sensitive to patients' needs
• Demonstrates sound judgement

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£61,825 to £70,425 a yearDependent on experience