Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in Respiratory Medicine post August 2024 - posts in EBUS/CANCER, and CPEX/HOST DEFENCE/PLEURAL. Posts suitable for MTI. On Respiratory out of hours rota (not on GIM).
Full or part time applicants are invited to apply for this exciting 12 month Enhanced Clinical Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine. Posts suitable for MTI programme.
The department seeks dedicated, highly skilled trainees to join its established Fellowship Program.
Main duties of the job
The post below we have a commitment to the respiratory ward (approx. 1 week in 6) as well as to general respiratory clinics and the respiratory out of hours rota.
An educational supervisor will be made available for the post. These posts are suitable for trainees either at the junior SPR level or more senior trainees wishing to gain sub speciality experience prior to applying for consultant posts.
The post is also suitable for applicants coming via an MTI scheme and would also suit senior trainees wishing to develop a subspeciality portfolio prior to applying for a consultant post.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES IN AN EMERGENCY
Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.
It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.
MEDICAL AND CLINICAL AUDIT
The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and will be expected to take part in this process. The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which the post holder may become involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES IN AN EMERGENCY
Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.
It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.
MEDICAL AND CLINICAL AUDIT
The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and will be expected to take part in this process. The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which the post holder may become involved.
Person Specification
Applications will be scored against the job description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Applications will be scored against the job description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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).
