Job summary
The Department of Respiratory Medicine is delighted to invite applications for two Clinical Fellows (ST3+ or equivalent) in Respiratory Medicine for 1 year from October 2024.
The candidates must be committed to a research vision and will be expected to assist in either clinical or translational research projects. The post will suit candidates wishing to develop subspecialty skills in Lung Cancer management and research.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will support Professor Sam Janes, Dr Neal Navani and Dr Ricky Thakrar and work within the Lung Cancer team. They will help run the North-Central London Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme and provide clinical support to the team of clinical nurse specialists and administration staff.
The role will include outpatient clinic work (TLHC clinics), attendance at bronchoscopy lists, and participating in departmental governance and training meetings. There will also be opportunities to develop your own research project.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience and knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- NTN in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience of audit/research
- Knowledge of basic research methods and statistics
- Experience in supervision of clinical staff and students
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy skills
- Clinical skills in internal medicine appropriate to grade
- Specialist skills in Respiratory Medicine
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to recruit subjects
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to adhere to UCLH's Equal Opps and H&S Policies
Desirable
- Education and teaching skills
- Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience and knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- NTN in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience of audit/research
- Knowledge of basic research methods and statistics
- Experience in supervision of clinical staff and students
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy skills
- Clinical skills in internal medicine appropriate to grade
- Specialist skills in Respiratory Medicine
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to recruit subjects
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to adhere to UCLH's Equal Opps and H&S Policies
Desirable
- Education and teaching skills
- Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS
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).
