Job summary
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at University College London Hospital is delighted to invite applications for a Clinical Fellowship (ST3+ or equivalent) in Robotic Bronchoscopy and Respiratory Medicine for 1 year from October 2024.
Candidates must be committed to a research vision and will be expected to undertake their own research in the field of Robotic Bronchoscopy. The post will suit trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in Lung cancer management and research.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support Professor Sam Janes, Dr Neal Navani, and Dr Ricky Thakrar and work within the Lung Cancer team. They will help in the delivery of our new Robotic Bronchoscopy service, the first dedicated NHS-based service of its kind in the United Kingdom, and provide clinical support to the team of clinical nurse specialists and administration staff.
The post will include outpatient lung cancer and nodule clinic work, attendance at bronchoscopy lists, and participation in departmental governance and training meetings, and is intended to be used as a springboard to apply for fellowships to carry out a PhD.
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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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)
- 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
- Ability to recruit subjects
Desirable
- Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS
- Desire to pursue a higher research degree
- Education and teaching skills
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)
- 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
- Ability to recruit subjects
Desirable
- Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS
- Desire to pursue a higher research degree
- Education and teaching skills
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
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
