Trust Grade Doctor; SHO level in Respiratory Medicine

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic capable doctor to join our fantastic respiratory team at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, at a Foundation Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medicine Training year 1 or 2 (IMT1/2) level. It will suit a doctor with at least one year’s experience working clinically and previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor.

Respiratory experience is not essential and will be gained during the post.

This role will be based day-to-day on the Respiratory and Acute Medicine wards at St Mary’s Hospital. You will clerk sick patients on the medical take during normal working hours and have the opportunity to upskill in many aspects of respiratory medicine including COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, non‑invasive ventilation and more. The applicant will be well supported by our consultant team at all times.

This is a great training opportunity and a chance to be part of a fantastic team.

The post holder will manage ward‑based care of 33 patients on Manvers ward, including an 8‑beded acute respiratory unit, and will also work periodically on the Acute Medicine ward. The post holder will not be on the on‑call rota or work outside of normal hours, although clerking of new admissions during normal hours may occur.

• Lead independent ward rounds and independently assess unwell patients.
• Provide clinical care for patients with conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma, respiratory infections, pleural disease, respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease and other general medical conditions.
• Attend structured teaching programmes and regular SHO teaching.
• Participate in daily board and ward rounds, complete tasks from the ward round, and attend weekly radiology meetings.
• Take an active role in education and research, including teaching junior staff, completing one audit or research project and presenting at departmental meetings.
• Maintain accurate and relevant medical records, prescribe safely, manage time and clinical priorities, and communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care and act in a professional manner at all times.
• Cope with ethical and legal issues that arise during the management of patients, educate patients effectively, and teach junior colleagues and medical students.

• Foundation Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medicine Training year 1 or 2 (IMT1/2) level.
• At least one year of clinical experience and prior NHS doctor experience.
• Good communication skills, ability to work within a consultant‑led team, and a commitment to continuous learning.

The post holder will be expected to take an active role in education and research, including teaching junior staff, completing an audit or research project and presenting at departmental meetings.

Career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme, optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Staff are encouraged to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues and the wider community. Operational requirements include infection prevention and control procedures such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and wearing of masks as per Trust procedures.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

For further information please contact Dr Laura Martin or Dr Hugo Farne, Respiratory Consultants and co‑Unit Training Leads for Respiratory at St Mary’s Hospital:  or  We are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.