Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 156-MS-4481
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £52,656 - £65,048 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Respiratory with a Special Interest in Lung Cancer
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job 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.
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 commitments, although there are often opportunities for locum shifts in acute medicine if desired
Main duties of the job
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 lung health check programme
- Active participation in lung MDT
- Opportunity to attend oncology clinics
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP, MRCGP
- Respiratory SCE
- other degrees or qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates interest in respiratory medicine
- Demonstrates interest in lung cancer
- Experience in team working
- NHS current and extensive experience
- Experience of MDTs
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meme Wijesinghe
- Job title
- Lung Cancer Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872252779
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