Senior Fellow in Chronic Lung Disease & Respiratory Infection

This is an exciting opportunity to receive training in the management of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and complex lung infection. This post is suited to trainees with an interest in respiratory infection who are looking to gain sub-specialty experience., · You will join the large multidisciplinary CF, PCD and bronchiectasis teams at UHS, caring for around 320 adults with CF, 140 PCD patients and 500 bronchiectasis patients. · You will be expected to develop an understanding of and experience in the management of the whole range of CF, PCD and bronchiectasis co-morbidities including complex pulmonary infections, haemoptysis, pneumothorax, respiratory failure, lung transplantation, CF liver disease, CF bone disease, CF diabetes, pregnancy, sinus disease, intestinal complications and immunodeficiencies. · The post encompasses both inpatient and outpatient work, attendance at MDT meetings, review of ad hoc attenders and review and actioning of test results. · You will work closely with the junior clinical fellow to manage the team workload., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Southampton hosts the largest CF service in the South-West with a cohort of 321 patients. You will work alongside a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team with opportunities to learn from all members of the MDT. We also run one of the four national PCD management services as well as bronchiectasis clinics seeing patients with immunodeficiency, CTD-bronchiectasis, mycobacterial and fungal lung disease, all of which you will gain experience in. We have an extensive Phase 1-3 clinical trials program and would encourage you to become involved and develop research interests of your own. We are a friendly welcoming team and place an emphasis on teaching and developing our trainees., · Experience of working in respiratory medicine and with an interest in respiratory infection. · Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS and familiarity with the clinical systems commonly in use. Enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to the team. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary - MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary - MT05 £70,425 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview