West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Trust Resident Doctor ST3 + (MN37), Respiratory– ILD & Pleural Interest
Closing date: 19 May 2026
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Trust Resident Doctor with a special interest in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pleural Disease to join our dynamic and supportive Respiratory team.
This post provides excellent exposure to both acute and specialist respiratory medicine, with opportunities to develop advanced skills in pleural procedures, thoracic ultrasound, and ILD management within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while contributing to service development, teaching, and quality improvement.
On-Call Commitments in Respiratory service:
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.
This role provides an excellent platform for trainees aiming to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine, particularly those with an interest in ILD and Pleural.
Job responsibilities
* Provide senior clinical support in acute and general respiratory medicine, including ward rounds and on-call duties
* Assess and manage a wide range of respiratory conditions, including respiratory failure, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, ILD, and pleural disease
* Support inpatient referrals and contribute to ambulatory and same-day emergency care pathways
* Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
* Gain dedicated experience in ILD clinics and MDT discussions
* Develop expertise in pleural disease, including pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion
* Build competency in thoracic ultrasound and pleural procedures
* 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) and high‑flow nasal oxygen
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the Clinical Leaf for Respiratory Medicine, Dr Matthew J Knight.
The detailed job description and person specification are included in job description and person specification.
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)
* 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 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
£52,291 to £67,610 a year plus £149 HCA per annum
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