Clinical and Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £52,656.00 to £65,048.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £52656.00 - £65048.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B9 5SS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0020-25-1217 |
Summary
Communication and Relationship Skills *Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues across multidisciplinary teams. *Ability to explain complex information clearly, including ILD and occupational lung disease diagnoses and management plans, to patients and non-specialists. *Capacity to work collaboratively with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, occupational health teams, and external agencies. Analytical and Judgemental Skills *A medical degree *A medical degree with Foundation training or equivalent *Ability to interpret and integrate complex clinical, radiological, and occupational exposure data relevant to interstitial lung disease and occupational lung disorders. *Demonstrated experience in making timely, evidence-based clinical decisions, recognising diagnostic uncertainty, and balancing risks. *Experience in critically appraising research evidence and applying it to clinical practice. *Existing experience in assessing and discussing differential diagnoses for diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. Planning and Organising Skills *Organisational ability to prioritise and manage a demanding clinical and research workload across inpatient and outpatient settings. *Experience in planning and conducting audits or research projects, including coordinating with research governance teams. *Proven ability to schedule and coordinate investigations, multidisciplinary meetings, and follow-up care for patients with complex respiratory conditions. *Time management skills to balance clinical duties with research commitments. Physical Skills (if applicable) n/a