Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) in Respiratory Medicine
The closing date is 19 July 2026
Full‑time Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine with participation in the General Internal Medicine (GIM) on‑call rota
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine to join our established Respiratory team on a full‑time substantive basis.
A key feature of the post is participation in the Trust’s GIM on‑call rota, providing an excellent opportunity for clinicians wishing to maintain and develop their acute medicine skills alongside a rewarding Senior Clinical Fellow Respiratory role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about Respiratory Medicine and acute care, who wants to establish themselves in a substantive role within a supportive teaching hospital environment. In addition to specialist respiratory practice, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in teaching, training, quality improvement, service development and research.
Please be advised that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Main duties of the job
Based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, the successful applicant will work within a dynamic and forward‑thinking Respiratory Department, delivering high‑quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings and working closely with an experienced team of Respiratory Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and junior doctors.
Job responsibilities
- Review referrals to the service daily in liaison with Consultants.
- Assist in clinics as necessary, seeing both new and follow‑up patients.
- Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Ward rounds.
- Continuing professional development.
- Providing support during periods of absence of Consultants.
- Maintain good communication with all consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
- Work with FY1 and FY2 in the treatment of patients admitted, undertake and supervise medical procedures as requested.
- Ensure good communication with GPs and other agencies such as palliative care services.
- Participation in teaching and training activities for medical and other clinical staff.
- Teaching of junior medical staff, medical students and nurses will be expected.
- The Trust encourages proposals for research projects.
Any other duties appropriate to the grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC.
- ALS or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Medical Qualification.
- Prizes or honours in MBBS or equivalent.
- Evidence of further study.
- MD or PhD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at registrar level (or equivalent) in General and/or Respiratory Medicine.
- Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines.
Desirable
- Able to do bronchoscopy independently or with limited supervision.
- Publications or evidence of completed research or audit activity.
Job Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Evidence of personal initiative and organisational abilities.
- Ability to keep good clinical records.
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to CPD.
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, United Kingdom
£67,325 a year, increasing to £86,840.83 with GIM on‑call participation.
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