Job summary
We are seeking a doctor of Registrar grade, to work at the Lane Fox Respiratory Service. The post is based mainly at St Thomas' Hospital, London, though some time at the Lane Fox Remeo Centre in Redhill, Surrey is encouraged. Remeo is the satellite unit for the Lane Fox Respiratory Service. There is daily Consultant presence and training opportunities at both sites.
Less than full time applicants are encouraged. We have posts commencing in both May and August 2026. Posts are six months in the first instance, with potential to extend as required.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with Consultants, Senior nurses, and Senior Therapists (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician) to deliver a high standard of clinical care to the patients.
This post is to provide cover for the Lane Fox Respiratory Service. The post-holder will hone clinical skills in a complex patient group, with a focus on respiratory failure, weaning and long-term ventilator support.
There is daily Consultant input, and if desired, the opportunity to undertake small projects that will enable career progression.
The post is predominantly based at the Lane Fox Unit, in St Thomas' Hospital, London, with some time at our satellite unit, the Lane Fox Remeo Centre in Redhill, Surrey. Less than full time applicants are encouraged.
About us
The Lane Fox Respiratory Service is a national and international referral centre for respiratory weaning, physical rehabilitation and long-term ventilation [non-invasive and invasive]. We support a large population (over 2000 patients) with non-invasive ventilation, and an increasing number of tracheostomy ventilated patients in the community. We are unique in the UK in providing 24-hour medical, nursing and technical back-up for patients in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification. For further details, please reach out to the contacts below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification. For further details, please reach out to the contacts below.
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application
- Eligible to work in the UK at time of application
Qualifications /Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Working towards MRCP or higher degree
Previous experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with period of training and personal experience
- Clinical experience of working in the NHS at the time of application.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in respiratory medicine, anaesthesia or intensive care
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application
- Eligible to work in the UK at time of application
Qualifications /Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Working towards MRCP or higher degree
Previous experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with period of training and personal experience
- Clinical experience of working in the NHS at the time of application.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in respiratory medicine, anaesthesia or intensive care
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.
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.
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).
