Clinical Fellow STin Respiratory Medicine

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, 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, Respect – and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.

• Participate in day‑to‑day management of respiratory inpatients across two 37‑beded 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.
• Continuously manage the care of patients in charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Participate in supervised consultant‑led new and follow‑up outpatient clinics.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of leave according to Trust policy.
• Participate in general medicine on‑call rota, including out‑of‑hours.
• Participate in clinical audit to inform quality improvement and continuing medical education.
• Provide evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Conduct suitable duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

• Dedicated educational and clinical supervisors.
• A structured teaching programme and case‑based learning sessions.
• Opportunities to gain experience in bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
• Exposure to respiratory clinics and rapid‑access pathways.
• Opportunities to teach junior doctors and medical students.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities.
• Interest in leading multi‑professional education.