Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

+ 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, 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., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
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Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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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

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.