Trust Doctor/Trust Fellow in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The respiratory team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated trainee to gain experience across Interstitial Lung Disease. This is a fixed term post for 12 months (starting August 2026) and is suited to either a trainee with minimal experience or more senior trainee wishing to consolidate or develop their airway experience, whilst continuing to gain experience in respiratory medicine. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in audit as well as the opportunity to pursue research interests. They may also be asked to help support general respiratory ward duties at times but there is no commitment to general medical take unless requested by the candidate.

We are a welcoming and cohesive group of consultant colleagues with a broad range of expertise. The department has special interests in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, airways diseases, sleep-related breathing disorders, non-CF bronchiectasis, non-invasive ventilation and lung cancer. We are the NHSE Specialised Commissioned Regional Centre for ILD, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. We have a busy sub-regional EBUS service with an integrated pleural and medical thoracoscopy service. We also provide regional clinics for patients with alpha1 anti-trypsin deficiency.

The respiratory department has a substantial commitment to delivering the undergraduate programme for the University of Exeter Medical School, and several members of staff have postgraduate educational roles.

Respiratory inpatients are managed on 2 dedicated, respiratory wards (Culm East and Culm West, 57 beds total). A fully equipped 5 bed respiratory high dependency unit is attached to the template (Culm HDU). This provides facilities for non-invasive ventilation and acts as an intermediate care facility for patients discharged from ITU (with respiratory disease). A fast track lung cancer clinic is held twice per week. There are specialist clinics in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis, asthma, complex ventilation, and ambulatory pleural clinics.

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 9-5

Interview Date: TBC (Expected W/C 26th January)

For further information please contact: Interstitial Lung Disease - Professor Michael Gibbons, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine michael.gibbons2@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)