Clinical Fellow - Cystic Fibrosis

Job summary
We are inviting applications to fill our Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Cystic Fibrosis. This is a fantastic opportunity for those desiring extensive experience in Respiratory Medicine, specifically Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis & Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia at a large tertiary Respiratory Centre.

This post is for 12 months fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake ward duties, supporting patient care on the Cystic Fibrosis Unit. It is intended that the duties of the post will be tailored to the individuals needs, taking into consideration the post holders prior experience, around the service elements of the role.

About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 001709
Job locations: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF

Job responsibilities
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.

What you will bring to the role
Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Be eligible for full registration with & hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced life support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council or equivalent by intended start date
• Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved IELTS or OET
• Is up to date & fit to practise safely & is aware of own training needs
• 48 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent
• Evidence of achievement of IMT competencies in Respiratory Medicine
• Recognition of & ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety & clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project or quality improvement project (Desirable)
• Evidence of interest in & experience of teaching (Desirable)
• Demonstrable interest in & understanding of Cystic Fibrosis

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Ian Clifton, Consultant
View email address on meeveem.com
Interview date: 26th August 2026

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Ian Clifton
View email address on meeveem.com