Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic, skilled Senior Clinical Fellows to join our Respiratory Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).

The successful applicants will work closely as part of a dynamic Respiratory team. The department provides Tertiary Respiratory services in Interventional Bronchology, Ventilation, Asthma and ILD to Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The post is to support development of either early middle grade trainees who want to pursue and develop a career in respiratory medicine or for Post CCT trainees who would like develop skill sets in regional services.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the Post:

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust provides Specialised Commissioned Respiratory services for Lancashire and South Cumbria as well supporting our local DGH population.

The Senior Clinical Fellow posts support clinical and academic development for the trainees in respiratory medicine as well as their chosen clinical sub-specialty. The posts' duties include middle grade inpatient care, sub-speciality clinics, general thoracic clinics, delivery of undergraduate medical education and supported research time.

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust has a significant transformation project underway and the SCFs will be involved in delivering acute care through the Respiratory assessment Unit and supporting consultant led weekend inpatient ward rounds.

Various training opportunities available.

Requirements for the Post and Further Information - As outlined in the enclosed Person Specification Form

About us

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the regional centre for respiratory, cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics and major trauma. With excellent road and rail links there is easy access to major cities, the expansive North West coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District, your free time will be as exciting and varied as your working week.

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-MS3127

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBChB or equivalent
Full GMC registration
MRCP

Desirable

ST4 or above

Experience

Essential

Previous Respiratory medicine experience
Audit Knowledge
Resuscitation
Basic Training by an ALS provider
ALS

Desirable

Clinical research
Experience in Bronchoscopy
Experience in Thoracic Ultrasound

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBChB or equivalent
Full GMC registration
MRCP

Desirable

ST4 or above

Experience

Essential

Previous Respiratory medicine experience
Audit Knowledge
Resuscitation
Basic Training by an ALS provider
ALS

Desirable

Clinical research
Experience in Bronchoscopy
Experience in Thoracic Ultrasound

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)