Job overview

Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow (12-Month Position with Possibility of Extension)
Respiratory Department, Medical Directorate

The Medical Directorate is seeking applications for the position of Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow, based within the Respiratory Department. This is a 12-month role, with the potential for extension.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Medicine

• At least Part 2 MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians)

• Previous NHS experience is desirable, though not essential

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with a passion for lung cancer care. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an opportunity to expand your expertise in this vital field, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Lung Cancer Service, working as part of a dedicated team consisting of 2 Consultants and 4 Cancer Nurse Specialists, and collaborating closely with Oncologists and Thoracic Surgeons.

This role is ideal for individuals aiming to build a career in Lung Cancer with a specialist focus. It offers a wide range of professional development opportunities, including involvement in audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), and clinical research. The candidate will be fully supported and strongly encouraged to engage in these activities as part of their career progression.

Training will be provided in a range of interventional procedures, with opportunities to develop advanced interventional skills. Additionally, the Fellow will gain valuable experience in areas such as Immuno-oncology, Clinical and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Thoracic Radiology, and Lung Cancer Histopathology. Tailored arrangements will be made upon appointment, based on the candidate’s specific interests and career aspirations.

The Fellow will share duties with other middle-grade doctors to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory wards, with guidance from the ‘Consultant of the Week’. Evening and weekend on-call duties in general medicine will be part of the role, though daytime responsibilities will be focused entirely on Respiratory Medicine.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable