Respiratory Registrar (Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow)

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Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow for a 12-month role with potential for extension. This position within the Respiratory Department offers opportunities for professional development, including involvement in clinical research and interventional training. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in general medicine and at least Part 2 MRCP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in general medicine required.
• At least Part 2 MRCP.

Responsibilities

• Join Lung Cancer Service and work with a dedicated team.
• Participate in audits and clinical research.
• Provide patient care as per NHS guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of audit/evidence based medicine

Education

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP completed

Job description

Main area Medicine Grade Specialty Trainee (ST3 +) Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week) Job ref 264-7132928-MED

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £61,825 - £70,425 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 23:59

Respiratory Registrar (Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow)

Specialty Trainee (ST3 +)

Job overview

Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow (12-Month Position with Possibility of Extension)
Respiratory Department, Medical Directorate

The Medical Directorate is seeking applications for the position of Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow, based within the Respiratory Department. This is a 12-month role, with the potential for extension.

Key Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Medicine

At least Part 2 MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians)

Previous NHS experience is desirable, though not essential

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with a passion for lung cancer care. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an opportunity to expand your expertise in this vital field, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Lung Cancer Service, working as part of a dedicated team consisting of 2 Consultants and 4 Cancer Nurse Specialists, and collaborating closely with Oncologists and Thoracic Surgeons.

This role is ideal for individuals aiming to build a career in Lung Cancer with a specialist focus. It offers a wide range of professional development opportunities, including involvement in audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), and clinical research. The candidate will be fully supported and strongly encouraged to engage in these activities as part of their career progression.

Training will be provided in a range of interventional procedures, with opportunities to develop advanced interventional skills. Additionally, the Fellow will gain valuable experience in areas such as Immuno-oncology, Clinical and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Thoracic Radiology, and Lung Cancer Histopathology. Tailored arrangements will be made upon appointment, based on the candidate’s specific interests and career aspirations.

The Fellow will share duties with other middle-grade doctors to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory wards, with guidance from the ‘Consultant of the Week’. Evening and weekend on-call duties in general medicine will be part of the role, though daytime responsibilities will be focused entirely on Respiratory Medicine.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP completed

Previous Experience

• 1 year at SHO level
• Supervision of FY1/FY2
• 2 years at SHO level

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of audit/evidence based medicine

Registration

• Full Registration

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Dr Raja Reddy Job title Respiratory Consultant & Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01536 492805 Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. R. Reddy 01536 492805

Yas Johal - Medical Workforce Service Manager - Medicine Division
07976617113