Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a full-time clinical fellowship within the Respiratory Medicine service at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Trust. The successful applicant will be at ST3 level or above and join an internationally recognised, research-active multi-disciplinary team of clinicians caring for patients with varied Respiratory conditions. The Respiratory service at GSTT includes a number of specialist services including Severe Asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Pleural Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Tuberculosis.
Applicants should hold MRCP and have completed Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship will offer a balance of clinical training in the management of patients with Respiratory diseases including outpatient clinics, alongside ward work on the Respiratory and acute medical wards, including GIM on calls.
About us
The Directorate of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep based at Guy's and St Thomas' (forming part of the GSTT Heart Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group) is committed to delivering excellent patient care whilst meeting the Government targets for A&E waiting times, cancer and 18 weeks.
The Directorate team consists of Prof Nicholas Hart, Deputy Medical Director Heart Lung Critical Care Clinical Group, Dr Nicholas Barrett, Clinical Director, Mr Stuart Bell, General Manager, and Heather Winterbridge, Head of Nursing. They are supported by a team of Matrons and Service Managers who lead on the day to day delivery of the various services.
The directorate provides a comprehensive service for inpatient and outpatient settings from a body of 27 consultants andalso contribute to the care of general medical and high-dependency patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description, person specification and functional requirements form for more information about the post. Additionally, please contact Dr Amy Dewar or Dr Jocelin Hall for an informal discussion about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description, person specification and functional requirements form for more information about the post. Additionally, please contact Dr Amy Dewar or Dr Jocelin Hall for an informal discussion about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
Desirable
- National training number in respiratory medicine in the UK
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience in managing patients presenting with acute medical conditions
- Experience in managing Respiratory and GIM in-patients
Desirable
- Experience in managing outpatient clinics
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Basic ultrasound knowledge and familiarity with chest x-ray, CT scan and interpretation in the context of pleural disease
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
Desirable
- National training number in respiratory medicine in the UK
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience in managing patients presenting with acute medical conditions
- Experience in managing Respiratory and GIM in-patients
Desirable
- Experience in managing outpatient clinics
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Basic ultrasound knowledge and familiarity with chest x-ray, CT scan and interpretation in the context of pleural disease
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).
