Job summary
The successful candidate will be expected to attend two EBUS lists per week, with an annual procedural volume of over 120 EBUS procedures, accounting for leave and service requirements. This post is ideally suited for either a senior respiratory specialty trainee (SpR) aiming to acquire competency in EBUS, or an advanced practitioner seeking to further refine and consolidate their technique.
Additional responsibilities include participation in weekly lung cancer clinic, a 1 in 6 ward week rota.
Attendance at the weekly lung cancer MDT meeting and contribution to general respiratory clinic.
The EBUS service at the Trust encompasses both endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), offering a comprehensive exposure to thoracic diagnostic pathways within a high-performing multidisciplinary team environment.
Main duties of the job
The posts below has 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 all posts. The post is suitable for trainees either at the junior SPR level or more senior trainees wishing to gain subspeciality 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
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to provide high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialized asthma services. There will be opportunities to enhance expertise in Lung Cancer pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research.
Additionally, the candidate will participate in medical education, train junior doctors, and attend weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is well-suited for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
Full time post
The post-holder will work closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to deliver high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialist cancer services. There will be opportunities to develop expertise in severe asthma pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in clinical research. The successful candidate will also engage in medical education, training junior doctors, and attending weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is ideal for individuals considering a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the potential to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to provide high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialized asthma services. There will be opportunities to enhance expertise in Lung Cancer pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research.
Additionally, the candidate will participate in medical education, train junior doctors, and attend weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is well-suited for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
Full time post
The post-holder will work closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to deliver high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialist cancer services. There will be opportunities to develop expertise in severe asthma pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in clinical research. The successful candidate will also engage in medical education, training junior doctors, and attending weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is ideal for individuals considering a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the potential to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- MBBS
- IT literacy, programming skills
- GMC
Knowledge:
Essential
- Involvement in audit/ Quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Acute GIM competencies
- Near to or have completed Level 1 Thoracic US
- Have completed MRCP and CMT 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree: MSc or PhD
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- MBBS
- IT literacy, programming skills
- GMC
Knowledge:
Essential
- Involvement in audit/ Quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Acute GIM competencies
- Near to or have completed Level 1 Thoracic US
- Have completed MRCP and CMT 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree: MSc or PhD
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).
