Job summary
The Pleural disease service at Guys and St. Thomas now seeks to appoint into an exciting Pleural Disease Fellowship opportunity. The post will integrate clinical, research and service development elements. This will be to assist with currently running clinical trials as well as develop new projects. The Pleural Service works closely with multiple specialties including oncology and thoracic surgery. The pleural consultant and thoracic surgery consultant jointly run clinics, with weekly MDT's.
The clinical service is complemented by a number of concurrent research projects covering a spectrum of clinical and basic science and we have strong links to academic Respiratory research groups within King's College London. The Fellow will therefore be well-mentored in the identification and pursuit of research interests within their time in post.
Moreover, the post provides valuable opportunities for hands-on involvement service development, including the development of tertiary-secondary care partnerships, with appropriate support. It will therefore suit SpRs with a dedicated interest in pleural disease training and planned sub-specialisation at Consultant level.
Main duties of the job
This is a comprehensive tertiary pleural service with facilities for image guided procedures and thoracoscopy, and accepts referrals from other trusts in the region.
The Fellow will therefore gain excellent experience in clinical, managerial and governance issues in the context of pleural disease. This is a great opportunity to work within a teaching hospital environment, in addition to delivering clinical service. Full training in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of pleural disease, including development of the research programme.
Clinical duties will include, but is not limited to (see timetable below):
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- Participating in the clinical management of patients with infectious, malignant and benign pleural disease. Pleural interventions.
- Implementation and refining of ambulatory care pathways.
- Assist in reach for inpatients providing specialist input.
- Making early discharge plans for patients with pleural disease.
This appointment will run from April 2024 for up to 6 - 12 months (as per the successful applicant) . For additional information please contact Dr. Owais Kadwani on or Owais.kadwani@gstt.nhs.uk
About us
Organisational Values
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
- Put patients first
- Take pride in what they do
- Respect others
- Strive to be the best
- Act with integrity
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) seeks a senior Clinical Fellow in Pleural Disease to work within a busy and successful pleural disease service launched in 2007.
The post involves overseeing currently ongoing clinical trials and provides intensive clinical experience in managing pleural disease. It can be tailored to suit the successful candidate as a post-CCT Fellowship or as an OOPE.
The multidisciplinary service brings together three consultants with a special interest in pleural disease (two respiratory physicians and one Consultant Thoracic Surgeon). The service is further supported by excellent radiology and histopathology departments. We run five day a week pleural lists, one joint physician/surgical pleural disease clinic and thoracoscopy lists. The service is supported by a weekly MDM.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. The job will include overseeing clinical trials, database management, data analysis, one pleural clinic per week, pleural interventions and thoracic ultrasound imaging. Please see JDPS attachments for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) seeks a senior Clinical Fellow in Pleural Disease to work within a busy and successful pleural disease service launched in 2007.
The post involves overseeing currently ongoing clinical trials and provides intensive clinical experience in managing pleural disease. It can be tailored to suit the successful candidate as a post-CCT Fellowship or as an OOPE.
The multidisciplinary service brings together three consultants with a special interest in pleural disease (two respiratory physicians and one Consultant Thoracic Surgeon). The service is further supported by excellent radiology and histopathology departments. We run five day a week pleural lists, one joint physician/surgical pleural disease clinic and thoracoscopy lists. The service is supported by a weekly MDM.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. The job will include overseeing clinical trials, database management, data analysis, one pleural clinic per week, pleural interventions and thoracic ultrasound imaging. Please see JDPS attachments for more information.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- National training number to work in the UK as at the level of a Specialist Registrar to attain CCT in Respiratory & General Internal Medicine OR already on GMC Specialist Register
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MBBS, MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Respiratory experience as a specialist registrar
Desirable
- Previous experience in pleural disease as a specialist registrar
Clinical skills
Essential
- Basic ultrasound knowledge and familiarity with chest x-ray, CT scan and interpretation in the context of pleural disease
- Understanding of appropriate palliative care management strategies
Desirable
- Level 1 ultrasound competency
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Interpretation of clinical governance
- Management experience
Desirable
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of research interest
Desirable
- Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Successful applicant on peer-reviewed research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of a clinical service
- Ability to think strategically for clinical service and research agenda improvements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- National training number to work in the UK as at the level of a Specialist Registrar to attain CCT in Respiratory & General Internal Medicine OR already on GMC Specialist Register
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MBBS, MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Respiratory experience as a specialist registrar
Desirable
- Previous experience in pleural disease as a specialist registrar
Clinical skills
Essential
- Basic ultrasound knowledge and familiarity with chest x-ray, CT scan and interpretation in the context of pleural disease
- Understanding of appropriate palliative care management strategies
Desirable
- Level 1 ultrasound competency
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Interpretation of clinical governance
- Management experience
Desirable
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of research interest
Desirable
- Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Successful applicant on peer-reviewed research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of a clinical service
- Ability to think strategically for clinical service and research agenda improvements
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
