Job summary
Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine with a special interest in Lung Cancer
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Respiratory medicine with a special interest in lung cancer, to undertake training at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This is a Trust Doctor post. No previous experience in respiratory medicine or oncology is required but NTN holders in respiratory medicine are also welcome to apply.
The successful applicant will undertake clinical work to improve their knowledge and skills in respiratory medicine, specifically lung cancer management. The main body of work will be assessing patients in 3 weekly suspected lung cancer clinics and involvement in the lung multi-disciplinary team meeting. We would also encourage the development of bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) skills in addition to other diagnostic skills such as pleural aspiration and neck ultrasound.
There is no on call or out of hours commitments.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to be GMC registered. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share or work less than full-time. Please state area of interest in application
Main duties of the job
- Development of special expertise in the diagnosis of lung cancer
- Develop diagnostic skills in bronchoscopy, EBUS, pleural aspiration and neck ultrasound
- Active participation in lung MDT
- Opportunity to attend oncology clinics
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practice
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Agreement of PG Dean or Head of School or Chair STC for OOPT if applicable
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP, MRCGP
- other degrees or qualifications
Clincal Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in respiratory medicine
- oDemonstrates interest in lung cancer
- oExperience in team working
- oExperience of MDTs
- NHS current and extensive experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExperience in diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and pleural
- Competent at working in outpatients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approachnt to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Personal Skills
Essential
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practice
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Agreement of PG Dean or Head of School or Chair STC for OOPT if applicable
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP, MRCGP
- other degrees or qualifications
Clincal Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in respiratory medicine
- oDemonstrates interest in lung cancer
- oExperience in team working
- oExperience of MDTs
- NHS current and extensive experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExperience in diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and pleural
- Competent at working in outpatients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approachnt to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Personal Skills
Essential
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
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).
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