Clinical Fellow in Respiratory with a Special Interest in Lung Cancer
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine with a special interest in lung cancer, to undertake training at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This is a Trust Doctor post. No previous experience in respiratory medicine or oncology is required, but NTN or CCT holders in respiratory medicine are also welcome to apply.
The successful applicant will undertake clinical work to improve their knowledge and skills in respiratory medicine, specifically lung cancer management. The main body of work will be assessing patients in suspected lung cancer clinics and involvement in the lung multi-disciplinary team meeting. We would also encourage the development of bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) skills in addition to other diagnostic skills such as pleural aspiration, intrapleural catheter insertion and neck ultrasound. There is no on‑call or out‑of‑hours commitment, although locum shifts in acute medicine may be available if desired.
Main Duties of the Job
* Development of special expertise in the diagnosis of lung cancer.
* Develop diagnostic skills in bronchoscopy, EBUS, pleural aspiration and neck ultrasound.
* Supervised delivery of virtual clinics for lung cancer referrals and nodule patients and interface with the lung health check programme.
* Opportunity to attend oncology clinics.
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
* MBBS (or equivalent).
* Agreement of PG Dean or Head of School or Chair STC for OOPT if applicable.
* Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc.
* PhD, MD (original research).
* MRCP, MRCGP.
* Respiratory SCE.
* Other degrees or qualifications.
Experience
* Demonstrates interest in respiratory medicine.
* Experience in team working.
* Current and extensive NHS experience.
* Experience of MDTs.
Skills
* Competent at working in outpatients.
* Understanding of clinical risk management.
* Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
* Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
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.
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