Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Clinical Fellow to join our Respiratory Medicine team at St Peter's Hospital. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain extensive experience across all aspects of Respiratory Medicine, including lung cancer management, pleural disease, bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Medical Thoracoscopy. The position is ideally suited for a trainee at the ST6/IMT6 level in General Medicine who is aiming to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Fellow, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients within the Respiratory Medicine department. Your duties will include conducting ward rounds, managing out-patient clinics (routine and Two-Week Wait referrals), and performing practical procedures such as Bronchoscopy and Thoracocentesis under appropriate supervision. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery across the department.
In addition, you will be contributing to local and regional educational programs. There will be opportunities to engage in Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), audits, and research initiatives, ensuring your ongoing professional development.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day functioning of the Respiratory Service, including ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
- Perform Bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and Thoracocentesis with consultant supervision.
- Collaborate with the Emergency Department, Medical, and Critical Care teams to optimize patient care.
- Participate in medical audits and QIPs in line with recent guidelines.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practices and patient care standards.
- Take responsibility for personal continuing professional development (CPD).
This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for career progression in Respiratory Medicine within a supportive and dynamic team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and keen to advance your expertise in Respiratory Medicine, we encourage you to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day functioning of the Respiratory Service, including ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
- Perform Bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and Thoracocentesis with consultant supervision.
- Collaborate with the Emergency Department, Medical, and Critical Care teams to optimize patient care.
- Participate in medical audits and QIPs in line with recent guidelines.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practices and patient care standards.
- Take responsibility for personal continuing professional development (CPD).
This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for career progression in Respiratory Medicine within a supportive and dynamic team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and keen to advance your expertise in Respiratory Medicine, we encourage you to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Worked in an NHS hospital
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of training in general medicine with respiratory interest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Worked in an NHS hospital
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of training in general medicine with respiratory interest
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).
