Respiratory Support and Sleep Clinical Fellow: Sponsorship Available

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post is available as soon as possible for a period of 1 year to cover maternity leave.

This post is designed to offer specialist experience in the provision of respiratory support for chronic ventilatory failure and in the management of respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders. It will be suitable for individuals aiming at a career in these disciplines. Applications will be welcomed from those seeking post CCT experience or on a respiratory training programme looking for out of programme experience.

The post does not have educational or training approval, but there are educationally approved specialist registrar posts within the unit and we will provide the same tailored teaching and training to the fellow. The consultant staff will plan a training programme with the successful applicant to best suit the individual’s objectives. Attendance at the East of England regional training days will be welcomed.

The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the research activity of the department and suitable new projects will be fully supported.

Main duties of the job

(i)Participate, under consultant direction, in the management of patients in the unit, developing the ability to formulate appropriate management plans for both planned and emergency situations

(ii)Participate in consultant led rounds

(iii)Lead a weekly ward round reviewing and discharging patients as appropriate

(iv)Work alongside the senior doctors in outpatient clinics

(v)Provide ward and clinic cover at SpR level for colleagues on RSSC

(vi)Take part in the on-call rota for the Chest Medical Unit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached JD for the essential and desirable criteria of this role

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).

Closing Date: 23 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit papworth.tal.net.