Resident Doctor, ST3/4 (MN37), Respiratory Medicine

Job overview

The successful candidate will be expected to attend two EBUS lists per week, with an annual procedural  volume of over 120 EBUS procedures, accounting for leave and service requirements. This post is  ideally suited for either a senior respiratory specialty trainee (SpR) aiming to acquire competency in  EBUS, or an advanced practitioner seeking to further refine 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 a comprehensive exposure to thoracic diagnostic pathways  within a high-performing multidisciplinary team environment.

Main duties of the job

The posts below  has a commitment to the respiratory ward (approx. 1 week in 6) as well as to general respiratory clinics and the respiratory out of hours rota.

An educational supervisor will be made available for all posts. The post is suitable for trainees either at the junior SPR level or more senior trainees wishing to gain subspeciality experience prior to applying for consultant posts. The post is also suitable for applicants coming via an MTI scheme and would also suit senior trainees wishing to develop a subspeciality portfolio prior to applying for a Consultant post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to provide high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and specialized asthma services. There will be opportunities to enhance expertise in Lung Cancer  pathways, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research.

Additionally, the candidate will participate in medical education, train junior doctors, and attend weekly departmental teaching sessions.

This position is well-suited for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.

Full time post

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.