Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow inAsthma & Eosinophilic Lung Disease.
The fellowship will offer a balance of clinical training in the management of severe asthma, EGPA, ABPA, and eosinophilic pneumonia alongside active participation in clinical trials and translational research within King's Centre for Lung Health, based at Guy's Hospital. Whilst this post is initially offered for 1 year, there will be the opportunity to extend this in order to undertake an MD or PhD through King's College London.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a full-time clinical fellowship within the asthma & eosinophilic lung diseases service at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Trust. The successful applicant will be at ST6 level or above and join an internationally recognised, research-active multi-disciplinary team of clinicians caring for one of the largest cohort of patients with severe asthma and eosinophilic lung diseases in the world.
The post-holder will work with Consultants, Senior nurses, and Senior Therapists (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician) to deliver a high standard of clinical care to the patients.
About us
The Trust consists of St Thomas' Hospital at Waterloo, including the Evelina Children's Hospital, Guy's Hospital at London Bridge as well as Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital following the recent merger of what was formerly the RBH&HH NHS Trust with GSTT. We are also part of King's Health Partners (KHP), which comprises King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. KHP is one of just five accredited UK Academic Health Sciences Centres (AHSCs). Through our AHSC, we are committed to making research and education integral to the delivery of high quality clinical care. From the 1st February 2021 GSTT has committed to form formal partnership with the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be based at Guys Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different locations owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. There may be opportunities for remote or flexible working, if desired.
Teaching:
There will be an opportunity for the post-holder to participate in clinical and theoretical postgraduate and undergraduate teaching within the Department including both MBBS and for allied health professionals.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be based at Guys Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different locations owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. There may be opportunities for remote or flexible working, if desired.
Teaching:
There will be an opportunity for the post-holder to participate in clinical and theoretical postgraduate and undergraduate teaching within the Department including both MBBS and for allied health professionals.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
- National training number in respiratory medicine in the UK or other country
Research skills
Essential
- Presentation of a research abstract / poster at a National or International meeting
- Peer-reviewed publications in the field of asthma or a related area
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to perform fibreoptic bronchoscopy including BAL, epithelial brushings and endobronchial biopsies under supervision (min experience of 50 procedures)
- Clinical experience of managing patients with acute asthma exacerbations
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
- National training number in respiratory medicine in the UK or other country
Research skills
Essential
- Presentation of a research abstract / poster at a National or International meeting
- Peer-reviewed publications in the field of asthma or a related area
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to perform fibreoptic bronchoscopy including BAL, epithelial brushings and endobronchial biopsies under supervision (min experience of 50 procedures)
- Clinical experience of managing patients with acute asthma exacerbations
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.
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).
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.
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).
