Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill our Junior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Cystic Fibrosis. This
is a fantastic opportunity for those desiring extensive experience in
Respiratory Medicine, specifically Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis &
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia at a large tertiary Respiratory Centre.
This
is for a 6 months fixed term contract.
For
further information, please contact:
Dr
Ian Clifton, Consultant Respiratory Physician
Email
I.clifton@nhs.net
The interview will be held Friday 19th December 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake ward duties,
supporting patient care on the Cystic Fibrosis Unit. 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.
About us
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
This
post will provide the opportunity for the successful candidate to work in the
tertiary Respiratory Centre. The successful candidate will gain extensive
training in all aspects of the management of Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis
& Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).
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 Cystic Fibrosis, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will provide the opportunity for the successful candidate to work in the
tertiary Respiratory Centre. The successful candidate will gain extensive
training in all aspects of the management of Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis
& Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).
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 Cystic Fibrosis, 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with & hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced life support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council or equivalent by intended start date
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved IELTS or OET
- Is up to date & fit to practise safely & is aware of own training needs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in & understanding of Cystic Fibrosis
Experience
Essential
- 48 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of IMT competencies in Respiratory Medicine
- Recognition of & ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety & clinical quality improvement inititiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project or quality improvement project
- Evidence of interest in & experience of teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with & hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced life support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council or equivalent by intended start date
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved IELTS or OET
- Is up to date & fit to practise safely & is aware of own training needs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in & understanding of Cystic Fibrosis
Experience
Essential
- 48 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of IMT competencies in Respiratory Medicine
- Recognition of & ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety & clinical quality improvement inititiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project or quality improvement project
- Evidence of interest in & experience of teaching
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).
