Job summaryThe post will provide 12 months of experience in Respiratory Medicine and would be suited to candidates able to perform at registrar-grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK) or equivalent, and who may be contemplating a career in Respiratory or general medicine. The post is based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This is a non-training post but the Clinical Fellows will get wide ranging clinical experience, supervised by consultant medical staff.
The post holder will be an integral member of the respiratory clinical team, providing middle grade support to the respiratory wards, in-reach respiratory referrals advice (with close consultant supervision), supervised outpatient clinics and participating in the on call medical registrar rota. You will be encouraged to actively participate in audit, quality improvement and research relevant to respiratory.
The post holder will have the opportunity to train in point of care thoracic ultrasound, pleural procedures, bronchoscopy and gain experience in delivering HDU level respiratory care. There is also opportunity to gain experience in sub-specialty respiratory medicine, including ILD, pleural disease, complex airways disease, complex infection and lung cancer.
Main duties of the job- Fully integrated member of the Respiratory Medicine team
- Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients Respiratory patients
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Undertaking outpatient clinics and ad doc advice for inpatients
- Actively participate in research
- Quality improvement and audits
- In-reach respiratory referrals advice (with close consultant supervision)
- Supervised outpatient clinics
- Participating in the on-call medical registrar rota.
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
DetailsDate posted: 07 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-MED7142-BKS
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Fully integrated member of the Respiratory Medicine team
- Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients Respiratory patients
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Undertaking outpatient clinics and ad doc advice for inpatients
- Actively participate in research
- Quality improvement and audits
- In-reach respiratory referrals advice (with close consultant supervision)
- Supervised outpatient clinics
- Participating in the on-call medical registrar rota.
Person SpecificationTraining And ExperienceEssential- Recent experience working as a doctor in the NHS (or equivalent) within the last 2 years
- Evidence of achieving IMT2 competencies (or equivalent)
- Experience of working within general medical specialities within the last 2 years at IMT2 level as a minimum
- Passed the MRCP in full
Desirable- Previous experience demonstrating commitment to respiratory medicine
- Previous experience working at medical registrar level within medicine
Qualifications And RegistrationEssential- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation (or booked to complete before August 2025)
Desirable- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc)
Further Training, Management, AuditEssential- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience of completing audit and/or quality improvement
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
Desirable- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Teaching, PublicationsEssential- Formal, proven teaching ability and experience
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
Desirable- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal RequirementsEssential- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of good team work, including ability to lead, form effective working relationships and support staff development
- Ability to work independently, as part of the medicine division
- Ability to work with professionalism and prioritise patient safety
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. 
