Job overview
The QEH Respiratory team have a multi-disciplinary approach and have long worked as a team with Consultants, career-grade doctors, doctors in training, COPD, Oxygen and Lung Cancer CNS’s, ward-based and outpatient nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals committed to providing high-quality patient care. Services are provided on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Respiratory inpatients are cared for on Necton ward which is a 33 bedded General Medicine ward with an interest in Respiratory. The service also has access to acute NIV (Non-invasive ventilation).
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in the Respiratory department. The post holder is a key member of the medical team with a clear role in ensuring comprehensive care for inpatients and providing acute assessment on presentation.
Main duties of the job
- To be a key member of the medical team with a clear role in ensuring comprehensive care for inpatients and providing acute assessment on presentation.
- To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
- Ward based care of inpatients in Respiratory ward, under the supervision of consultants.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior doctors In the ward and/or in the on-call team.
- Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and lead the cardiac arrest team.
Please review the job description for further responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
- Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience
- Experience in acute and general medicine at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months
- Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
- Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors.
- Minimum of 2 years of UK experience.
Desirable
- Advanced procedural competences, such as chest drains, ascitic drains and lumbar punctures.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) - Respiratory Medicine with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Respiratory Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £67,998 Per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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