Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill our Junior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Respiratory Medicine.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those desiring extensive outpatient
experience in Respiratory Medicine, specifically Asthma, TB and General
Respiratory, at a large tertiary Respiratory Centre.
We
will ensure that the post receive dedicated Consultant supervision with a
portfolio review, study leave and teaching programmes with evidence to count
towards future training.
This
post will commence February 2026 and end on February 2027 and is fixed term for
1 year.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice by the intended start date.
For
further information, please contact:
Dr
Ian Clifton, Consultant Respiratory Physician
Email
I.clifton@nhs.net
Dr
Deb Ellames, Consultant Respiratory Physician
Email
Deborah.Ellames@nhs.net
Dr
Martyn Kennedy, Consultant Respiratory Physician & Clinical Lead
Email
martyn.kennedy@nhs.net
The
interview will be held WC 3rd November 2025
Main duties of the job
This
appointment will be based at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, St Jamess
University Hospital, Leeds, one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in the
UK, serving a population of over 3 million. The department delivers specialist
respiratory services including severe asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung
disease, tuberculosis, COPD, and PCD. The lung cancer service is one of the
largest in the UK and is home to the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial. We offer
bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, thoracoscopy and long-term pleural
drainage. There is a well-established programme in collaboration with radiology
to provide pleural ultrasound certification.
The
department consists of 3 inpatient wards and a 12 bed respiratory care unit
offering non-invasive ventilation. There is a separate ward for the care of
people with cystic fibrosis.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of
what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well
as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what
they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post holder will undertake outpatient clinics in Asthma, TB & General
Respiratory. It is intended that the duties of the post will be tailored to the
individuals needs, taking into consideration the post holders prior
experience, around the service elements of the role.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Experience
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the
levels of responsibility will be that of a registrar. And the successful
candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility
to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
Personal
Attributes
The
appointee will have good communication skills, should be well organised and
skilled in good time management and be able to work effectively as part of a
team.
They
should have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware
of the responsibilities that a Clinical Fellow post brings.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
It
is expected that the successful applicant will be able to access opportunities
to attend weekly teaching and monthly educational departmental meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with protected time
for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can be
tailored.
The post is fixed term for 12 months
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post holder will undertake outpatient clinics in Asthma, TB & General
Respiratory. It is intended that the duties of the post will be tailored to the
individuals needs, taking into consideration the post holders prior
experience, around the service elements of the role.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Experience
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the
levels of responsibility will be that of a registrar. And the successful
candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility
to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
Personal
Attributes
The
appointee will have good communication skills, should be well organised and
skilled in good time management and be able to work effectively as part of a
team.
They
should have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware
of the responsibilities that a Clinical Fellow post brings.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
It
is expected that the successful applicant will be able to access opportunities
to attend weekly teaching and monthly educational departmental meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with protected time
for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can be
tailored.
The post is fixed term for 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality off training
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality off training
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
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).
