Job summary
The West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is based on ward 26 at Heartlands. The Centre currently looks after a pool of approximately 380 adult patients from around the West Midlands region. The Centre has 20 single rooms for in-patients and 10 outpatient rooms and a clinical treatment room.
The Centre also houses the cystic fibrosis multidisciplinary team who currently include a CF centre manager, 5 physiotherapists, 6 specialist nurses (4 part time), 4 dieticians, administrator, 2 clinical psychologists and 2 social workers. Medical staff include a Specialist Registrar and junior doctor.
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is a 1000-bedded district general and teaching hospital with close ties to the Birmingham University Medical School. Respiratory care at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is provided in a 63 bedded medical unit, which includes a non-invasive ventilation bay and 20 bedded CF centre.
The respiratory department enjoys national and international reputations and offers comprehensive services with full thoracic surgical back-up provided by 5 Thoracic Surgical Consultants at another site within the Trust. The unit also supports a major research programme and publishes widely. We host the West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, the Severe and Brittle Asthma Unit, as well as active TB and occupational lung disease services. We also have a large respiratory physiology department providing a full range of lung function testing and sleep & ventilation services.
Main duties of the job
This will consist of 3 outpatient clinics per week and ward work based on ward 26. Supporting educational and continuing professional development activities have been specified within this job description.
If desired, the post-holder will be able to participate on a regular basis in the specialist registrar on-call Rota, a band 2b post, approximately a 1 in 8 on call frequency including weekends (full shift, days only and EWTD and new deal compliant). This will be negotiable on application.
The successful applicant will be expected to take part in clinical research and QIP projects.
This is a full-time job plan (40-hour week) will be finalised on appointment in keeping with the appointee's needs, comprising ward duties, 3 outpatient clinics/week and negotiable bronchoscopy lists.
Effective Verbal & Written Communication
Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
Ability to conduct and present audit and research in poster, oral or paper form.
Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to Respiratory Medicine.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for: 3 clinics per week, ward work as indicated by timetable, and contribution to bronchoscopy lists (if required).
Key Working Relationships: Medical, Nursing and Support Staff in clinical Respiratory Medicine.
Hours of Work: 40 hours plus on-calls.
Job Type: Suitable for CMT level candidates awaiting PACES, SpR level candidates or post-CCT
candidates seeking a consultant post in Respiratory Infection/CF.
This is a full-time job plan (40-hour week) will be finalised on appointment in keeping with the appointee's needs, comprising ward duties, 3 outpatient clinics/week and negotiable bronchoscopy lists.
The Clinical Fellow will be additional to a team of 5 SpRs and 4 non-training grade doctors working at SpR level in clinical respiratory medicine. Although this Job does not have deanery educational approval for clinical experience it will provide training opportunities at the same level as the
registrars from the training program. It will suit trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in respiratory infection/cystic fibrosis and research as part of out of programme experience (OOPE) or those with a dedicated interest in respiratory medicine that do not have a substantive training post.
The duties and responsibilities of the fellow are largely service oriented, but an interest in research can be accommodated and those with a wish to continue in CF may seek other training opportunities, such as visits to other centres.
There is one post available from August 2025. The post is appointable for a minimum of 6 months, potentially renewable, dependent on the candidate, and subject to satisfactory progress review through the usual clinical and academic channels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for: 3 clinics per week, ward work as indicated by timetable, and contribution to bronchoscopy lists (if required).
Key Working Relationships: Medical, Nursing and Support Staff in clinical Respiratory Medicine.
Hours of Work: 40 hours plus on-calls.
Job Type: Suitable for CMT level candidates awaiting PACES, SpR level candidates or post-CCT
candidates seeking a consultant post in Respiratory Infection/CF.
This is a full-time job plan (40-hour week) will be finalised on appointment in keeping with the appointee's needs, comprising ward duties, 3 outpatient clinics/week and negotiable bronchoscopy lists.
The Clinical Fellow will be additional to a team of 5 SpRs and 4 non-training grade doctors working at SpR level in clinical respiratory medicine. Although this Job does not have deanery educational approval for clinical experience it will provide training opportunities at the same level as the
registrars from the training program. It will suit trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in respiratory infection/cystic fibrosis and research as part of out of programme experience (OOPE) or those with a dedicated interest in respiratory medicine that do not have a substantive training post.
The duties and responsibilities of the fellow are largely service oriented, but an interest in research can be accommodated and those with a wish to continue in CF may seek other training opportunities, such as visits to other centres.
There is one post available from August 2025. The post is appointable for a minimum of 6 months, potentially renewable, dependent on the candidate, and subject to satisfactory progress review through the usual clinical and academic channels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (e.g. MBBS, MB,ChB)
- In possession of full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK for the full duration of the training.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- ALS
Experience
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
- Motivated to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to communicate and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Copes well in stressful situations
- Good time management, initiative, and goal setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
Desirable
- Ability to conduct and present audit and research in poster, oral or paper form
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (e.g. MBBS, MB,ChB)
- In possession of full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK for the full duration of the training.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- ALS
Experience
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
- Motivated to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to communicate and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Copes well in stressful situations
- Good time management, initiative, and goal setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to perform safe basic respiratory procedures (e.g. chest drain insertion)
Desirable
- Ability to conduct and present audit and research in poster, oral or paper form
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
