Trosolwg o'r swydd

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 a 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.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.