Job summary
Applications are invited for an exciting interventional pulmonology fellowship post in the Respiratory Medicine Department at North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust. This post is designed for senior respiratory trainee, with a minimum of three years of experience in Respiratory Medicine at registrar level. The objectives are to gain comprehensive training in a wide range of clinical thoracic procedures so as to develop knowledge and skills in the pathways of a state of the art lung cancer diagnostic service. The focus will be on Navigational Peripheral Bronchoscopy including radial EBUS, linear EBUS and pleural interventions including attaining Level 2 competence in Thoracic Ultrasound. The post will also provide an opportunity to participate in the Targeted Lung Health Check across Tees Valley and to undertake a clinical research/audit project in the field of respiratory medicine.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive training in a wide range of clinical thoracic procedures to a senior respiratory trainee to develop knowledge and skills in the pathways of a state of the art lung cancer diagnostic service, with a focus on Navigational Peripheral Bronchoscopy including radial EBUS, linear EBUS and Pleural Interventions
To provide an opportunity to participate in Targeted Lung Health Check across Tees Valley
To provide an opportunity to undertake a clinical research project in the field of respiratory medicine
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new post with a view of providing flexibility in incorporating the appointees ideas and needs into the job plan, at the discretion of the Educational Supervisor, and adapted to reflect their career goals.
Undertake 3 Lung cancer clinics per week
Attendance at weekly Lung Cancer MDT
Undertake 4 flexible procedure lists per week, with main focus on Peripheral Bronchoscopy and Linear EBUS, as well as Pleural Clinics and fortnightly Thoracoscopy Lists.
Attendance whenever feasible at the targeted Lung Health Check Screen Review Meetings to provide clinical input alongside the Responsible Clinicians
Attendance at monthly Advanced Emphysema MDT
Undertake a clinical research/audit project over the 12 month period
Develop databases and resources to facilitate robust data collection in relation to respiratory procedures
The post-holder will be required to work closely with the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists and the admin team on a daily basis that will require regular vetting of referrals and support the admin and nursing team.
There will be an expectation to contribute to In Situ Bronchoscopy training and the nursing education within the endoscopy department or Theatres. There will also be opportunity to contribute to the running of regional Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Pleural courses
Take part in educational supervision meetings and annual appraisals (mandatory) carried out by the Educational Supervisor. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
Participate Continuing professional development.
There may be an option to participate in the out of hours medical Registrar on call rota. This will be agreed between the individual and the Educational Supervisor prior to commencement of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate in speciality exams in Respiratory Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Respiratory medicine at registrar level
- Outpatient and inpatient experience at registrar level
- Competent & independent at diagnostic bronchoscopy
- Experience in diagnostic and staging ultrasound
- Level 1 thoracic ultrasound competence
Desirable
- Competent in diagnostic EBUS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees
Stockton
TS19 8PE