Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

Closing date 25 February 2026.

The UCLH Lung Cancer Screening Programme is looking to recruit an ST3+ doctor to work in a busy, exciting department with opportunities for specialist experience and close working with world‑leading research clinicians. The responsibilities and timetable for the post are flexible, depending on the experience and needs of the successful applicant. The post would suit candidates wishing to increase experience in the sub‑specialties offered at UCLH or to gain further experience of Respiratory Medicine at middle‑grade level.

There are many opportunities to access the research community at UCL / UCLH.

The Respiratory Department provides specialist services for lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis/complex lung infection, pleural disease, sleep medicine, and a full diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy service including EBUS, fluorescence bronchoscopy, photodynamic therapy, laser, airway stenting and brachytherapy. The department is closely aligned with the academic units of Respiratory Medicine at University College London, which consists of three centres with research interests in interstitial lung disease, acute lung injury, lung infection (including tuberculosis) and pneumonia, lung cancer, stem cell therapy, COPD, and alpha‑1‑antitrypsin deficiency, and has an excellent record in securing external funding for training fellowships for clinicians.

The post holders will work as Clinical Fellows based within the Department of Respiratory Medicine. They will help in the ongoing delivery of the NCL LCS programme and provide clinical support to the team of clinical nurse specialists and administration staff. The programme provides lung cancer screening to high‑risk individuals aged 55‑74.

The post holders will also attend 1‑2 EBUS lists per week and learn this technique from Professor Neal Navani, Dr Ricky Thakrar and Professor Sam Janes. There will also be opportunities to attend dedicated interventional bronchoscopy lists. Previous holders have been successful at securing higher respiratory training jobs, and research fellowships.

Maintain a high standard of clinical work. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, motivate colleagues, champion service‑user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net‑zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

• Medical Degree
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise. Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by the date of appointment, having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB
  2. Applicants must also hold an NTN in Respiratory Medicine. MRCP
• Experience of audit/research
• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistics
• Experience in supervision of clinical staff and students

• Clinical skills in internal medicine appropriate to grade
• Specialist skills in Respiratory Medicine
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to recruit subjects
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adhere to UCLH's Equal Opps and H&S Policies
• Education and teaching skills
• Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS

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.

£65,048 a year per annum + London weighting (No on‑call commitment)