Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Direct Clinical Care:
- 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.
Supporting Professional Activities:
- 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.
About us
UHD are 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 tbc).
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
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. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
- oGood communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice
Desirable
- Computer/IT Research skills
Experience
Essential
- oCan demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
- oMinimum 2 years post-graduate training, including at least 6 months in Respiratory Medicine and/or Acute Medicine.
- oCompetence at pleural aspiration and chest drains with pleural ultrasound experience.
- oCompetence in managing common respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia). Including outpatient management.
- oAbility to work independently within agreed protocols.
- oGood communication and team-working skills.
- oCommitment to CPD and clinical governance
- 12 months working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Experience in bronchoscopy or EBUS.
- Teaching experience (undergraduate/postgraduate)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oApproachable manner
- oFlexible attitude
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- oEligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
- oBasic Medical Qualification
- oCompletion of foundation training
Other
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- oALS
- oAble to speak English as necessary for the role
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
- oGood communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice
Desirable
- Computer/IT Research skills
Experience
Essential
- oCan demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
- oMinimum 2 years post-graduate training, including at least 6 months in Respiratory Medicine and/or Acute Medicine.
- oCompetence at pleural aspiration and chest drains with pleural ultrasound experience.
- oCompetence in managing common respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia). Including outpatient management.
- oAbility to work independently within agreed protocols.
- oGood communication and team-working skills.
- oCommitment to CPD and clinical governance
- 12 months working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Experience in bronchoscopy or EBUS.
- Teaching experience (undergraduate/postgraduate)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oApproachable manner
- oFlexible attitude
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- oEligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
- oBasic Medical Qualification
- oCompletion of foundation training
Other
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- oALS
- oAble to speak English as necessary for the role
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).
