Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a full time post at IMT3/ST4+ level in respiratory medicine at the Barnet hospital site of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of respiratory inpatients including those requiring acute NIV, as well as the opportunity to gain valuable experience in respiratory outpatient clinics and procedures including bronchoscopy, EBUS and pleural procedures.
The post will be a six-month fixed term position available from February 2026 to August 2026, the focus will be to support the in-patient and outpatient care of respiratory patients as part of a team of respiratory speciality trainees.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for a trainee with IMT experience who wishes to gain more experience in respiratory medicine and would provide excellent preparation for a candidate considering an application for respiratory medicine specialty training.
Although not a recognised training post the vacancy is due to no trainee being allocated for this period.
Our department is strong on developing our resident doctors and the post holder will be able to access similar educational opportunities within the hospital as our training registrars. There will be an opportunity to undertake educational, academic or quality improvement projects whilst in post.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics
- MB ChB/ BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Satisfactory Completion of Foundation and Core Medical Training, or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Deomnstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in respiratory medicine at SHO / SpR level
- Prior experience in thoracic ultrasound
- Prior experience in managing chronic conditions in the outpatient setting
- Clinical teaching experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to lead a project through to completion
- Good communication skills
- IT skills relevant to this post
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a project through to completion
- Good communication skills in English language
- IT skills relevant to this post
- Highly motivated
- Ability to take the initiative when appropriate
- Ability to be both a leader and a team player
- Good time management
- Commitment to education and training
- Commitment to personal development
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics
- MB ChB/ BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Satisfactory Completion of Foundation and Core Medical Training, or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Deomnstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in respiratory medicine at SHO / SpR level
- Prior experience in thoracic ultrasound
- Prior experience in managing chronic conditions in the outpatient setting
- Clinical teaching experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to lead a project through to completion
- Good communication skills
- IT skills relevant to this post
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a project through to completion
- Good communication skills in English language
- IT skills relevant to this post
- Highly motivated
- Ability to take the initiative when appropriate
- Ability to be both a leader and a team player
- Good time management
- Commitment to education and training
- Commitment to personal development
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).
