Job Summary
This post will be set in the rapidly expanding respiratory department of this large teaching hospital. Fellows will be an integral part of the lung cancer team supported by five consultants, 2 interventional fellows (THIS POST), patient navigator, specialty nurses and an excellent administrative team. We are in the process of developing a new system that meets the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway (NOLCP), with access to same day radiograph and CT scans, and subsequent same day clinic and diagnostic sampling. There is a high volume of outpatient referrals and over 400 cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year. Fellows would be expected to attend NOLCP clinics, prepare and be a key contributor of the multidisciplinary meetings. In total there would be 2.5 clinics per week and an assigned number of bronchoscopy lists and inpatient specialty referrals (supervised depending on their level of competence).
Main duties of the job
Candidates require RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound certification and must be competent in standard flexible bronchoscopy. Fellows will teach and assist in procedures to give foundation doctors, core trainees and pre‑RCR level 1 respiratory specialty trainees necessary opportunities in pleural procedures. Expected activities include completion of relevant BTS national audits, participation in patient recruitment to multi‑centred national pleural disease trials and development of a research portfolio through observational and retrospective studies. Involvement in teaching Plymouth University Medical students, organising small group teaching, bedside teaching, assessments and examinations is required. Fellows may propose a special study unit for medical students in a relevant area such as lung cancer or pleural disease.
About Us
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is a rapidly developing university teaching hospital serving a large population in the South West. Located between the sea and Dartmoor, it offers excellent work‑life balance and quality of life. Local airports and train lines provide easy transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe.
Details
Date posted: 21 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £65,048 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 216‑G2‑THO7396470
Job locations: University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job responsibilities
* Pleural work – The pleural service sees over 1000 referrals per year. Fellows will log a logbook targeting RCR level 2, develop skills in pleural procedure including direct guidance, pleural biopsies, lung biopsies, neck ultrasound, nodal biopsy, indwelling catheter insertion and removal, and medical thoracoscopy. Fellows will assist in teaching and procedure assistance for junior doctors and trainees, complete BTS national audits, participate in pleural disease trials and develop research through observational and retrospective studies.
* Endobronchial ultrasound – Training through the lung cancer team, learning patient selection, radiological interpretation, and attending consultant‑supervised lists. Competency in standard flexible bronchoscopy is required.
* Other elements – Teaching Plymouth University Medical students, small group teaching, bedside teaching, assessments, examinations, and proposing a special study unit. Enrolment for a postgraduate diploma in medical education is encouraged.
* General medical experience – Normal working week on the wards with opportunities to support the medical registrar out of hours rota (excluding nights).
* Essential requirements – Specialty trainee in Respiratory Medicine or equivalent, approaching competence in bronchoscopy, RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound. Non‑UK graduates without MRCP must provide written evidence of appropriate knowledge, training and experience.
Person Specification
Essential
* Specialty trainee in Respiratory Medicine
* Membership of Royal College of Physicians
* Hold current registration with licence to practice in General Medical Council
* Good acute and general medical knowledge base
* Evidence of managing acutely unwell patients
* Advanced life support (ALS) certification
* Confident in outpatient clinic setting
* Training in Level 1 RCR ultrasound at time of appointment
* Competent at flexible bronchoscopy
* Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
* Interested in being involved in and developing research
* Evidence of engagement in audit and quality improvement projects
Other Factors
* Possession of full driving licence or be mobile
* Level 2 RCR pleural ultrasound (desirable)
* Independent practitioner for flexible bronchoscopy (desirable)
* Some experience of Endobronchial ultrasound (desirable)
* Planning to obtain a postgraduate diploma or higher in teaching (desirable)
* Holds GCP (desirable)
* Evidence of previous engagement in research (desirable)
* MD or PhD or interest in obtaining (desirable)
Teaching
* Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors – essential
* Postgraduate diploma or higher in teaching – desirable
Research and Audit
* Interested in and developing research – essential
* Engagement in audit and quality improvement projects – essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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