Job summary The Respiratory department at North Bristol NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a clinical fellow to join the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) team. The post will provide 12 months of dedicated sub-speciality experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and would be suited to a Respiratory Trainee or Rheumatology trainee with an interest in connective tissue disease as out-of-programme experience during specialist training or as post-CCT experience. This post will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to build on their existing respiratory knowledge and become an integral member of the ILD multidisciplinary team. Bristol Interstitial lung disease Service is a designated regional specialist centre and antifibrotic prescribing centre, delivering comprehensive care throughout the North of the South-West of England. NBT has recently secured investment from NHSE to further expand our workforce, enabling the ILD team to deliver antifibrotic drugs to patients safely and effectively, improving patient experience and reducing health inequalities. The successful postholder will work closely with a collaborative and engaged multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, physiologists and clinical psychologists to deliver outstanding services. They will have a close, supportive network around them. Main duties of the job Fully integrated member of the ILD team Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with ILD. Attendance at MDT meetings (ILD and CTD-ILD) Undertaking outpatient clinics In-reach advice for inpatients Undertake supervised admission avoidance clinics. Actively participate in audit, quality improvement and research relevant to ILD and the delivery of a regional service. About us This is a great opportunity for you to live and work in or around the historic port city of Bristol: gateway to the South West England. Bristol has its own thriving art, music and cultural scene hosting several exciting annual festivals such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and the Bristol Harbour Festival. Bristol is also ideally located for the outdoors, being within easy range of the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Mendip and Cotswold Hills. Southmead Hospital is a fantastic place to develop and we hope that you enjoy working at North Bristol Trust. Many trainees have found their time here very fulfilling and enjoyable many coming back to pursue or extend research or educational fellowships allowing them to pursue their interests at a higher level. Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £37,068 to £57,570 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-MED4081-SSK Job locations Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities Job description Fully integrated member of the ILD team Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with ILD. Attendance at MDT meetings (ILD and CTD-ILD) Undertaking outpatient clinics In-reach advice for inpatients Undertake supervised admission avoidance clinics. Actively participate in audit, quality improvement and research relevant to ILD and the delivery of a regional service. Person specification Full registration with the GMC. MBBS or equivalent, and MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Ideally sub-speciality experience in the management of ILD Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and write up Strong leadership experience and values Excellent verbal and written communication skills Job description Job responsibilities Job description Fully integrated member of the ILD team Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with ILD. Attendance at MDT meetings (ILD and CTD-ILD) Undertaking outpatient clinics In-reach advice for inpatients Undertake supervised admission avoidance clinics. Actively participate in audit, quality improvement and research relevant to ILD and the delivery of a regional service. Person specification Full registration with the GMC. MBBS or equivalent, and MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Ideally sub-speciality experience in the management of ILD Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and write up Strong leadership experience and values Excellent verbal and written communication skills Person Specification Criteria Essential MBBS or equivalent Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC. Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc). Criteria Essential Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Desirable Post CCT in Respiratory Medicine or ST6 and above or equivalent Person Specification Criteria Essential MBBS or equivalent Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC. Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc). Criteria Essential Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Desirable Post CCT in Respiratory Medicine or ST6 and above or equivalent 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Southmead Hospital, BS10 5NB Bristol, United Kingdom