Resident Doctor ST3+ (MN37) TB, Bronchiectasis & Respiratory Infections
The closing date is 20 May 2026.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Trust Resident Doctor (Spr) with a special interest in Tuberculosis (TB), Bronchiectasis, and Respiratory Infections to join our forward-thinking Respiratory team.
This role offers excellent experience in both acute and specialist respiratory medicine, with a strong focus on infection-related respiratory disease. You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team, including specialist nurses, microbiology, and infection teams, delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative Respiratory department committed to high-quality patient care, education, and service development.
Job responsibilities
* Provide senior clinical support in acute and general respiratory medicine, including ward rounds and on‑call duties.
* Assess and manage patients with respiratory infections, bronchiectasis, and suspected or confirmed TB.
* Support inpatient referrals and ambulatory care pathways.
* Participate in outpatient clinics.
* Participate in TB clinics and MDT discussions.
* Gain experience in diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up of TB.
* Work closely with TB specialist nurses and public health teams.
* Manage patients in dedicated bronchiectasis clinics.
* Develop expertise in long‑term management, antibiotic strategies, and airway clearance.
* Manage a wide range of acute and complex respiratory infections.
* Work collaboratively with microbiology and infection teams to support antimicrobial stewardship.
* Support the Respiratory ward through regular patient reviews, including management of patients requiring escalation to higher levels of respiratory support such as:
* Non‑Invasive Ventilation (NIV).
* High‑Flow Nasal Oxygen.
The management responsibility of the post‑holder will be as per the Clinical Leaf for Respiratory Medicine, Dr Matthew J Knight.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment (or eligible for MTI scheme).
* Completion of MRCP or Equivalent.
* ST3+ level (or equivalent experience) in Respiratory / General Medicine.
* Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes.
Knowledge
* Completion of adequate experience of hospital Medicine (either in UK or overseas).
* Awareness of role of clinical governance.
* Sufficient (or more) experience in respiratory medicine at a senior trainee level.
* Knowledge of current issues in the NHS.
Experience
* Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
* Enthusiasm for teaching and an awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives.
* Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition.
* Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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