Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine The closing date is 04 August 2026

We are seeking a Clinical Fellow to join our dynamic Respiratory team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to develop their clinical expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

This role will provide high-quality care for patients with respiratory conditions across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary team settings. The post holder will work as part of the Respiratory Medicine team, supporting consultants and contributing to service delivery, education, and clinical governance.

• Participate in daily respiratory ward rounds and inpatient care.
• Manage acute respiratory admissions and ward referrals.
• Conduct outpatient respiratory clinics (general and specialist, e.g., asthma, COPD, ILD).
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and EBUS (training provided if required).
• Perform pleural procedures such as chest drains and pleural aspirates.
• Attend and contribute to Lung Cancer MDT meetings.
• Provide advice to other specialties on respiratory issues.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement projects.
• Engage in CPD and mandatory training.
• Contribute to teaching of medical students and junior doctors.
• Participate in departmental meetings and service development.

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

It is expected respiratory wards at Poole Hospital will move to The Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the summer of 2026 (date to be confirmed).

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Work outside standard hours will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS terms.

To provide high‑quality care for patients with respiratory conditions across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary team settings. The post holder will work as part of the Respiratory Medicine team, supporting consultants and contributing to service delivery, education, and clinical governance.

• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Know own limitations and when to seek advice.

• Demonstrated successful completion of foundation competencies.
• Minimum 2 years post‑graduate training, including at least 6 months in Respiratory Medicine and/or Acute Medicine.
• Competence at pleural aspiration and chest drains with pleural ultrasound experience.
• Competence in managing common respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia). Including outpatient management.
• Ability to work independently within agreed protocols.
• Good communication and team‑working skills.
• Commitment to CPD and clinical governance.
• 12 months working in the NHS.
• Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Experience in bronchoscopy or EBUS.
• Teaching experience (undergraduate/postgraduate).

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.

• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration.
• Basic Medical Qualification.
• Completion of foundation training.

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
• ALS certification.
• Ability to speak English as necessary for the role.

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.