Resident Doctor EBUS and Lung Cancer, ST3/4 (MN37), Respiratory

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a candidate for a respiratory position involving EBUS procedures and participation in cancer clinics. Ideal for those at the Specialty Registrar level, this role offers mentorship and opportunities for developing expertise in respiratory medicine. Candidates will work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and participate in medical education initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Sufficient years of respiratory experience necessary.
• Ability to perform EBUS procedures effectively.
• Engagement in medical education and training of junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly lung cancer clinic.
• Contribute to general respiratory clinic.
• Assume responsibilities in respiratory ward rotations.

Skills

Respiratory experience

EBUS procedures

Team collaboration

Clinical research participation

Education

Respiratory Medicine training

Junior Specialty Registrar (SpR) level

Job description

The successful candidate for this position should possess sufficient years of respiratory experience.

The role entails participation in two EBUS lists per week, with an expected annual procedural volume exceeding 120 EBUS procedures, taking into account leave and service commitments. This position is ideally suited for a senior respiratory specialty trainee (SpR) seeking to gain proficiency in EBUS, or an experienced practitioner aiming to further develop and consolidate their technique.

Additional responsibilities include participation in weekly lung cancer clinic, a 1 in 6 ward week rota, attendance at the weekly lung cancer MDT meeting, and contribution to general respiratory clinic.

The EBUS service at the Trust encompasses both endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), offering comprehensive exposure to thoracic diagnostic pathways within a high-performing multidisciplinary team environment.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to deliver high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialist cancer services. There will be opportunities to develop expertise in severe asthma pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in clinical research. The successful candidate will also engage in medical education, training junior doctors, and attending weekly departmental teaching sessions.

This position is ideal for individuals considering a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the potential to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.

The positions below involve commitments to the respiratory ward (approximately one week in six), as well as to general respiratory clinics and the respiratory out-of-hours rota.

An educational supervisor will be assigned to support all postholders. These roles are appropriate for trainees at the junior Specialty Registrar (SpR) level or for more senior trainees seeking subspecialty experience prior to applying for consultant posts.

The positions are also suitable for applicants participating in the MTI scheme and for senior trainees with two years of respiratory experience aiming to develop their subspecialty portfolio before applying for a consultant role.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.

Our vision is "Excellent patient care, together," and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts, we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly.