Job summary
We have twelve month fixed term posts to offer. These posts will be based in Respiratory Medicine at West Middlesex Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
The main parts of the post involve the care of inpatients under the relevant medical specialty, general and acute medicine oncalls (posts with no oncalls can also be considered), working in clinic and outpatients, and performing the regular functions of a Medical Registrar.
You will be part of a Consultant led team of other registrars and junior doctors and participate in daily Board rounds. There will be consultant ward rounds of new patients, with SpR led ward rounds of existing patients. There may be opportunity for interested individuals to carry out supervised outpatient clinics and MDTs. The post holder will participate in the General Medical on calls or Acute Medical on calls at SpR level. Leave will be accommodated and you will have time to develop a specialist interest.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake day-to-day clinical duties across respiratory wards, acute medical areas, and outpatient settings. This includes reviewing new admissions, managing deteriorating patients, arranging investigations, liaising with consultants, and ensuring timely escalation of care. The fellow will participate in scheduled ward rounds, MDT meetings, and specialist clinics, contributing to holistic patient management. Procedural duties may include pleural interventions and assisting with bronchoscopy depending on experience and training opportunities.The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, as well as active involvement in discharge planning and coordination with community respiratory services. The fellow will contribute to departmental teaching, attend educational sessions, and participate in audit or QI projects. Depending on the rota, the post may include out-of-hours work to support the acute medical take or respiratory on-call service.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver highquality inpatient and outpatient respiratory care. The postholder will support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, and respiratory failure. The role includes participation in ward rounds, specialist clinics, respiratory procedures, and acute take activity depending on rota structure. The postholder will contribute to safe and effective patient flow, timely clinical decisionmaking, and collaborative working with nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health colleagues.The fellow will also have opportunities to develop skills in bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, noninvasive ventilation, and interpretation of pulmonary function tests. The post supports professional development through involvement in audit, quality improvement, teaching, and research activity within the department. The role is suitable for doctors seeking to gain further specialist respiratory experience before applying for higher specialty training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver highquality inpatient and outpatient respiratory care. The postholder will support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, and respiratory failure. The role includes participation in ward rounds, specialist clinics, respiratory procedures, and acute take activity depending on rota structure. The postholder will contribute to safe and effective patient flow, timely clinical decisionmaking, and collaborative working with nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health colleagues.The fellow will also have opportunities to develop skills in bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, noninvasive ventilation, and interpretation of pulmonary function tests. The post supports professional development through involvement in audit, quality improvement, teaching, and research activity within the department. The role is suitable for doctors seeking to gain further specialist respiratory experience before applying for higher specialty training.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (Applicants with MRCP part 1 and 2 written with evidence of recent PACES examination will be considered)
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- For SCF - Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2 will be considered
- For JCF - Evidence of completion of FY1-FY2 or equivalent and experience working post FY2 training
- General and acute medicine experience
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Good inter-personal and communications skills
- Computer skills and IT literacy
- Leadership and teaching experience
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to the goals of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Good organisational and leadership qualities
- Flexible, Objective, Compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Subject to Occupational Health Clearance for the post specified.
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
Other Competencies
Essential
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing self effectively
- Ability to planning ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (Applicants with MRCP part 1 and 2 written with evidence of recent PACES examination will be considered)
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- For SCF - Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2 will be considered
- For JCF - Evidence of completion of FY1-FY2 or equivalent and experience working post FY2 training
- General and acute medicine experience
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Good inter-personal and communications skills
- Computer skills and IT literacy
- Leadership and teaching experience
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to the goals of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Good organisational and leadership qualities
- Flexible, Objective, Compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Subject to Occupational Health Clearance for the post specified.
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
Other Competencies
Essential
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing self effectively
- Ability to planning ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach.
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).