Overview
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. There are no on‑call or out‑of‑hours commitments, although opportunities for locum shifts in acute medicine may be available.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Active participation in the lung MDT.
* 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.
Desirable qualifications
* Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc.
* PhD, MD (original research).
* MRCP, MRCGP.
* Respiratory SCE.
* Other degrees or qualifications.
Experience
* Demonstrates interest in respiratory medicine.
* Demonstrates interest in lung cancer.
* Experience in team working.
* NHS current and extensive 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.
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