Job summary
Clincial Research Fellow (CRF) in Respiratory Medicine
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Clinical Research Fellow to join the Respiratory Medicine department. The appointee will work at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital as well as the clinical research facility at Sandwell Health Campus. Here they will work with the research team to deliver clinical trials and qualitative research, with a view to completing an MD degree over a two year period.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with MRCP, having completed and achieved Internal Medicine Training year 3 (IMT3) competencies. This job is for a fixed term of 2 years, starting in August-September 2025
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop research skills and complete an MD degree in qualitative respiratory medicine research. They will help to develop local community links and work to improve the healthcare of the local population with respect to chronic respiratory disease.
The appointee will complete NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and support respiratory clinical research trials. There are no fixed clinical duties. There will be a commitment to deliver a research clinic and there will be opportunity to gain familiarity with practical respiratory procedures.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about the Specialty
The respiratory inpatients are looked after at Respiratory Hub at MMUH in ward C3. There are 15 consultants who work on the wards in turns for 2 weeks in a row as COW (Consultant of the week). There are 4 SPRs and 6 Trust middle grade specialty doctors who provide cover on wards. There are specialist NIV, TB, cancer, Asthma and ILD nurses who work in clinical teams. The department has dedicated pleural clinic, Acute and domiciliary NIV service and procedure lists including EBUS-TBNA and medical thoracoscopy.
Outpatient Clinics:
General Respiratory (all consultants)
Specialty clinics
o Asthma
o COPD
o Sleep/ ventilation
o Interstitial Lung Disease
o TB
o Bronchiectasis
o Lung cancer and Rapid Access Clinics
The single-site Acute Hospital will benefit from co-located specialist services which will support the new Emergency Department with dedicated imaging facility and Assessment Units. It will provide state-of-the-art treatment and care for patients from Sandwell and across the region and will become the civic heart of the area and a point of pride for the community.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Trust R+D Lead: Kelly Hard kellyhard@nhs.net
Respiratory Clinical Service Lead: Dr Guy Hagan guy.hagan@nhs.net
Respiratory Research Lead: Dr Shaun Thein onnshaun.thein@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about the Specialty
The respiratory inpatients are looked after at Respiratory Hub at MMUH in ward C3. There are 15 consultants who work on the wards in turns for 2 weeks in a row as COW (Consultant of the week). There are 4 SPRs and 6 Trust middle grade specialty doctors who provide cover on wards. There are specialist NIV, TB, cancer, Asthma and ILD nurses who work in clinical teams. The department has dedicated pleural clinic, Acute and domiciliary NIV service and procedure lists including EBUS-TBNA and medical thoracoscopy.
Outpatient Clinics:
General Respiratory (all consultants)
Specialty clinics
o Asthma
o COPD
o Sleep/ ventilation
o Interstitial Lung Disease
o TB
o Bronchiectasis
o Lung cancer and Rapid Access Clinics
The single-site Acute Hospital will benefit from co-located specialist services which will support the new Emergency Department with dedicated imaging facility and Assessment Units. It will provide state-of-the-art treatment and care for patients from Sandwell and across the region and will become the civic heart of the area and a point of pride for the community.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Trust R+D Lead: Kelly Hard kellyhard@nhs.net
Respiratory Clinical Service Lead: Dr Guy Hagan guy.hagan@nhs.net
Respiratory Research Lead: Dr Shaun Thein onnshaun.thein@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oExperience equivalent to completion of IMT3
Desirable
- oRecent experience in respiratory medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- o Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- oLed audit projects and completed audit cycle
- oExperience in statistics methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise
Desirable
- oExperience with qualitative or respiratory research
- oHigher teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oExperience equivalent to completion of IMT3
Desirable
- oRecent experience in respiratory medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- o Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- oLed audit projects and completed audit cycle
- oExperience in statistics methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise
Desirable
- oExperience with qualitative or respiratory research
- oHigher teaching qualification
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).
