Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for senior fellowship positions in Lung Cancer and Pleural within the Thoracic Oncology Directorate based at Wythenshawe Hospital. The positions are suited to respiratory trainees who have completed their CCT or equivalent in respiratory medicine and wish to specialise further in thoracic oncology. Candidates in their final year of specialist training will also be considered for the position.
Two posts are available, with one aiming to start from February 2023 onward and another in August 2023 but dates are negotiable pending applicants.
The team has access to a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment centre to provide autofluorescence, radial and linear endobronchial ultrasound, photodynamic therapy and navigational bronchoscopy. The pleural team provides an indwelling pleural catheter and medical thoracoscopy service.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with the award winning RAPID Lung Cancer Programme which is fully compliant with the optimal lung cancer pathway. They will also be involved in delivering the Manchester Lung Health Check Screening Programme. We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and there will be the opportunity to gain further experience in rigid bronchoscopy/airway management with our thoracic surgical colleagues and gain experience in medical/radiation oncology.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will gain experience in all aspects of thoracic oncology and pleural medicine. There will be an opportunity to gain experience in the triage and assessment of new lung cancer patients working in the award-winning RAPID service.
Each fellow will have 3 to 4 dedicated procedure lists per week to include linear and radial EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy alongside pleural lists including IPC and thoracoscopies. We expect fellows to be independent in these procedures by the end of the fellowship. There are two lung cancer MDT's, one stop clinic (for high-risk patients who meet surgeons, clinical oncologists, anaesthetists, onco-geriatrician, Prehab4Cancer and specialist smoking cessation team) and a regional mesothelioma MDT per week. Each fellow is responsible for co-ordinating and presenting at an MDT per week.
Each fellow will be given dedicated research time and research projects will be discussed with the successful candidate on commencing the post with our service having a strong reputation in producing research output in lung cancer.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent Trained to Level 1 in thoracic Ultrasound
Training and Experience
Essential
- In final year of specialist respiratory training or within one year of completion.
- Independent at bronchoscopy
Desirable
- Some EBUS experience
- Some experience in Indwelling pleural catheter insertion and thoracoscopy.
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals and experience in clinical trials
- Evidence of ethical research relevant to Oncology or Acute Medicine
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and staff in the department; ability to work under pressure; capacity for staff motivation.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent Trained to Level 1 in thoracic Ultrasound
Training and Experience
Essential
- In final year of specialist respiratory training or within one year of completion.
- Independent at bronchoscopy
Desirable
- Some EBUS experience
- Some experience in Indwelling pleural catheter insertion and thoracoscopy.
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals and experience in clinical trials
- Evidence of ethical research relevant to Oncology or Acute Medicine
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and staff in the department; ability to work under pressure; capacity for staff motivation.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
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).
