Bronchiectasis Clinical Fellow

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job summary

The Respiratory Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated trainee to gain experience in bronchiectasis as well as the management of complex lung infections disease whilst continuing to further their training in respiratory medicine.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This fixed term post for 12 months (starting August 2025) will provide experience in bronchiectasis as well as the management of complex lung infections disease. This post is suited to either trainees with minimal experience or more senior trainees/post CCT clinicians wishing to consolidate or develop their sub-specialty experience. The exact split of time spent focusing on bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and mycobacterial lung disease will be dependent on the needs and interests of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in service development and/or research. They may also be asked to help support general respiratory ward duties at times but there is no commitment to general medical take unless requested by the candidate.

There may be opportunity to combine this clinical fellowship with one of our other fellowships (Interstitial lung disease, asthma, pleural / interventional) if a candidate wished to develop a broader range of specialist experience.

For further information please contact: Dr Phillip Mitchelmore, Respiratory Consultant on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.
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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.