Interventional Pleural Fellow (StR Higher Equivalent)

Plymouth Hospitals do; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a fellow for their rapidly expanding respiratory department. The role involves attending NOLCP clinics and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates must hold RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound certification and have competence in flexible bronchoscopy. This position offers a unique blend of teaching opportunities and critical involvement in lung cancer care, with the chance to develop a research portfolio. Exceptional quality of life and work-life balance are also emphasized due to the hospital's scenic location.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Teaching opportunities

Develop a research portfolio

Qualifications

• RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound certification is required.
• Competence in standard flexible bronchoscopy is necessary.
• Specialty trainees should be nearing competency in bronchoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Attend NOLCP clinics and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in assigned bronchoscopy lists and inpatient referrals.
• Teach pleural procedures to foundation doctors and trainees.

Skills

Thoracic ultrasound certification

Competence in standard flexible bronchoscopy

Teaching and training skills

Education

Specialty trainees in Respiratory medicine or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This post will be set in the rapidly expanding respiratory department of this large teaching hospital. The fellows will be an integral part of the lung cancer team supported by five consultants, 2 interventional fellows (THIS POST), patient navigator, specialty nurses and an excellent administrative team. We are in the process of developing a new system that meets the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway (NOLCP), with access to same day radiograph and CT scans, and subsequent same day clinic and diagnostic sampling. There is a high volume of outpatient referrals and over 400 cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year. The fellows would be expected to attend NOLCP clinics, prepare and be a key contributor of the multidisciplinary meetings. In total there would be 2.5 clinics per week and an assigned number of bronchoscopy lists and inpatient specialty referrals (supervised depending on their level of competence).

Responsibilities

• Attend NOLCP clinics, prepare for and actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings (up to 2.5 clinics per week).
• Participate in assigned bronchoscopy lists and inpatient specialty referrals under supervision, based on competence.
• Teach and assist in pleural procedures, providing training opportunities for foundation doctors, core trainees and pre‑RCR level 1 respiratory specialty trainees.
• Complete relevant BTS national audits.
• Recruit patients for multi‑centred national pleural disease trials.
• Develop a research portfolio through observational and retrospective studies.
• Involve in teaching Plymouth University Medical students, including organising small‑group bedside teaching, assessments and examinations, and proposing a special study unit for medical students in lung cancer or pleural disease.

Qualifications

• RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound certification.
• Competence in standard flexible bronchoscopy.
• Specialty trainees in Respiratory medicine or equivalent, nearing competency in bronchoscopy and holding RCR level 1 thoracic ultrasound.
• Non‑UK graduates without MRCP must provide written evidence of appropriate knowledge, training and experience.

About the Trust

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is a rapidly developing university teaching hospital serving a large population in the South West. Located between the sea and Dartmoor, the opportunity to combine career excellence while easily pursuing outdoor activities ensures a work‑life balance and an amazing quality of life. Local airports and train lines provide easy transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Cyrus Daneshvar
Job title: Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01752 431496