Job Description

Pleural & InterventionalBronchoscopyClinical Fellow
Fixed Term 12 Months Commencing ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join ourteam of Respiratory Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 10 SpRs, 2 NIHR recognised academic fellow posts, and 27 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the speciality. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.
About us
The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease and non-invasive ventilation. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 111 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests.
We are recognised as:

• A high achieving hospital, with excellent external reviews;
• One of the largest pleural services offering 5-day comprehensive one-stop pleural management.
• Large lung cancer services with on-site thoracic surgery.
• Regional advanced interventional bronchoscopy.
• The largest ventilation unit in the Midlands.
• Tertiary sleep centre.
• Weaning from invasive Ventilation units.
• Recognised MND Centre of excellence.

Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
72,992 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7466717
Job locations
UHNM
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to offer specialist experience in Interventional Bronchoscopy, Pleural Diseases and Lung Cancer. It will be suitable for individuals aiming at a career in interventional pulmonology and pleural diseases. Opportunities for specialist training include rigid bronchoscopy, critical airway obstruction management including tumour debulking and trachea-bronchial stent insertion, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia and indwelling pleural catheters. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to offer specialist experience in Interventional Bronchoscopy, Pleural Diseases and Lung Cancer. It will be suitable for individuals aiming at a career in interventional pulmonology and pleural diseases. Opportunities for specialist training include rigid bronchoscopy, critical airway obstruction management including tumour debulking and trachea-bronchial stent insertion, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia and indwelling pleural catheters.
Person Specification
Qualifacations / Skills
Essential

• MRCP
• ALS
• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience
Essential

• 6 months experience within the NHS at Registrar level
• Competent in diagnostic bronchoscopy

Desirable

• Experience and interest in lung cancer

Skills
Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Highly motivated individual
• Full UK driving Licence and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as multiple sites are covered by the service.

Desirable

• Commitment to pursuing a career within Respiratory Medicine or related specialty

Person Specification
Qualifacations / Skills
Essential

• MRCP
• ALS
• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience
Essential

• 6 months experience within the NHS at Registrar level
• Competent in diagnostic bronchoscopy

Desirable

• Experience and interest in lung cancer

Skills
Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Highly motivated individual
• Full UK driving Licence and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as multiple sites are covered by the service.

Desirable

• Commitment to pursuing a career within Respiratory Medicine or related specialty

Skills Required