Clinical Fellow Respiratory with a special interest in Lung Cancer

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Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine 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 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 3 weekly 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 and neck ultrasound.

There is no on call or out of hours commitments.

Applicants are required to be GMC registered. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share or work less than full-time. Please state area of interest in application

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
• Active participation in lung MDT
• Opportunity to attend oncology clinics
  

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Meme Wijesinghe Job title: Consultant Respiratory Physician Email address: meme.wijesinghe@nhs.net

Sarah Coulter - Consultant Respiratory Physician and Specialty Lead –

Sarah.coulter1@nhs.net