Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Respiratory Medicine
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Job Summary
Are you an ambitious registrar looking to develop your respiratory career in a supportive, forward-thinking department?
We are delighted to offer three 12-month fixed-term Clinical Fellow posts (ST3-ST5 level) in Respiratory Medicine at Great Western Hospital (GWH). These posts provide an excellent opportunity to consolidate registrar-level competencies, gain procedural experience, and prepare for higher specialty training.
Our Respiratory Department is a dynamic and expanding service delivering high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic pathways. You will join a friendly, cohesive team committed to clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
We proudly live our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.
Main duties of the job
The Role
These posts are designed to balance service delivery with training and development at registrar level. You will:
- Participate in day-to-day management of respiratory inpatients across two 37-bedded wards
- Manage a diverse case mix including COPD, pneumonia, pleural disease, lung cancer pathways, ILD, and complex breathlessness
- Take part in the acute general medicine registrar on-call rota (including out-of-hours)
- Contribute to MDT working across oncology, radiology, and acute medicine teams
- Support outpatient clinics overseen by consultants
Training & Development Opportunities
We are committed to your development and career progression. You will benefit from:
- Dedicated Educational and Clinical Supervisors
- A structured teaching programme and case-based learning sessions
- Opportunities to gain experience in:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- Exposure to respiratory clinics and rapid-access pathways
- Opportunities to teach junior doctors and medical students
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This post is ideal for doctors seeking preparation for higher specialty training in Respiratory Medicine or wishing to strengthen their portfolio.
About Us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and a budget of 1.6 billion, the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience, and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues, and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities, and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Contributing to continuing medical education activity.
- To participate in supervised Consultant led new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
- Provision of cover for colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
- To participate in the general medicine on-call rota [including out-of-hours].
- Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical and Management Experience Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST Trainees
- Experience in acute respiratory conditions
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities
- Interest in leading multi-professional education
Additional Information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
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