Senior Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for their Respiratory Department. The role involves inpatient care, subspecialty clinics, and education responsibilities. Candidates should hold a medical degree and have relevant postgraduate training. This position offers various opportunities for professional development in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and postgraduate training in a relevant field.
• Experience in clinical settings, especially in respiratory medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide middle-grade inpatient care in respiratory medicine.
• Support undergraduate medical education and research activities.
• Participate in consultant-led weekend inpatient ward rounds.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Medical degree

Post CCT training in respiratory medicine

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Respiratory Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).

The successful applicants will work closely as part of a dynamic Respiratory team. The department provides Tertiary Respiratory services in Interventional Bronchology, Ventilation, Asthma, and ILD to Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The post supports the development of either early middle-grade trainees pursuing a career in respiratory medicine or Post CCT trainees seeking to develop skills in regional services.

Duties of the Post:

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust provides specialised commissioned respiratory services for Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting our local DGH population.

The Senior Clinical Fellow posts support clinical and academic development for trainees in respiratory medicine and their chosen subspecialty. Duties include middle-grade inpatient care, subspecialty clinics, general thoracic clinics, undergraduate medical education, and supported research time.

The Trust is undergoing a significant transformation project, and SCFs will be involved in delivering acute care through the Respiratory Assessment Unit and supporting consultant-led weekend inpatient ward rounds.

Various training opportunities are available.

Requirements for the Post and Further Information:

Details are outlined in the enclosed Person Specification Form.

Our Team and Culture:

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will work as part of a collaborative, friendly, and caring team committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage contributions from everyone, and value you for who you are.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We support you in achieving your personal goals and building the career you desire.

About Lancashire Teaching Hospitals:

We serve as the regional centre for respiratory, cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics, and major trauma services. With excellent road and rail links, there is easy access to major cities, the North West coastline, and areas of natural beauty such as the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District. Your free time will be as exciting and varied as your work week.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification, and Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job plan/on-call requirements
• The team

This advert closes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.