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Clinical Trust Fellow ST1/ST2 in Respiratory Support Unit
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Reference: 275-2610-CTFST1ST2RSU-HG
Job summary
Clinical Trust Fellow ST1/ST2 in Respiratory Support Unit
Division: Unplanned Care
Care Group: Specialist Medicine
Grade: Clinical Trust Fellow ST1/ST2
Salary: £45,715 - £48,309 Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term
We are recruiting for two Clinical Trust Fellow (ST1/ST2) in the Respiratory Support Unit who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and have the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will work in respiratory medicine within the respiratory support unit. Our RSU opened in 2024 and beds 7-9 patients. This was purpose built to delivering high quality care to our respiratory patients requiring advanced non-invasive respiratory support and monitoring. The successful candidate will work to consolidate their experience in managing acutely unwell respiratory patients.
We will support the post holders with career planning and as a department, we have a strong track record in mentoring trainees and enabling them to get into Higher Speciality training in respiratory medicine.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£45,715 to £48,309 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
275-2610-CTFST1ST2RSU-HG
Job locations
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will provide a dedicated full shift rota, covering the RSU 24/7 with on the floor consultant cover during the day (including weekends) and out of hours support via the Medical Registrar covering the ward and the on-call respiratory consultant. This will be a fixed term contract till August 2025 with the potential for extension depending on individual and department needs.
There will be valuable experience in managing acutely ill respiratory patients with the opportunity to gain competency in pleural ultrasound, chest drain insertion, initiating and titrating acute NIV and managing trachesotomies.
We will support the post holders with career planning and as a department, we have a strong track record in mentoring trainees and enabling them to get into Higher Speciality training in respiratory medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will provide a dedicated full shift rota, covering the RSU 24/7 with on the floor consultant cover during the day (including weekends) and out of hours support via the Medical Registrar covering the ward and the on-call respiratory consultant. This will be a fixed term contract till August 2025 with the potential for extension depending on individual and department needs.
There will be valuable experience in managing acutely ill respiratory patients with the opportunity to gain competency in pleural ultrasound, chest drain insertion, initiating and titrating acute NIV and managing trachesotomies.
We will support the post holders with career planning and as a department, we have a strong track record in mentoring trainees and enabling them to get into Higher Speciality training in respiratory medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Part 1 or Part 2 MRCP, Primary FRCA, MCEM
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year's full time hospital service in CT-equivalent or higher grades since first obtaining full or limited registration or equivalent
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in critical care and/ or anaesthesia/ emergency medicine
- Experience in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience with simulation training
Value Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Part 1 or Part 2 MRCP, Primary FRCA, MCEM
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year's full time hospital service in CT-equivalent or higher grades since first obtaining full or limited registration or equivalent
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in critical care and/ or anaesthesia/ emergency medicine
- Experience in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience with simulation training
Value Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
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
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)