About this role
Job summary
This exciting Clinical Fellowship in Lung Cancer and Bronchoscopy offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced experience within one of the UK's leading tertiary respiratory and lung cancer centres. Based at UCLH, the successful candidate will work alongside nationally and internationally recognised experts in lung cancer, EBUS, interventional bronchoscopy and robotic bronchoscopy, developing skills across the entire diagnostic pathway.
The fellowship provides exposure to a high-volume service performing over 1,000 bronchoscopic procedures annually, including advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and one of the UK's most established robotic bronchoscopy programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience in lung cancer diagnosis, pulmonary nodule assessment, bronchoscopy, EBUS and emerging diagnostic technologies, while contributing to high-quality patient-centred care.
This post is ideal for a motivated senior Respiratory trainee seeking focused experience in lung cancer and advanced bronchoscopy. Opportunities exist to participate in service development, quality improvement and clinical research, making this an outstanding platform for those considering a future career in lung cancer, interventional pulmonology or academic respiratory medicine.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of a high-volume lung cancer diagnostic service, contributing to the assessment and management of patients with suspected or confirmed thoracic malignancy. Clinical activity will include participation in lung cancer and pulmonary nodule clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings, bronchoscopy and EBUS lists, and exposure to advanced diagnostic technologies including robotic bronchoscopy. The post holder will be expected to run sessions independently with minimal consultant support or be close to being able to run independently with a short period of training.
Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and research teams, the successful candidate will help ensure timely diagnosis and high-quality patient care. The role also includes involvement in audit, governance, quality improvement and teaching activities, with opportunities to support clinical research and trial recruitment. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgement, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The UCLH Lung Cancer and Interventional Bronchoscopy Service is one of the UKs leading tertiary referral centres for the diagnosis and management of thoracic malignancy. The team delivers a high-volume, multidisciplinary service encompassing pulmonary nodule assessment, lung cancer pathways, EBUS, advanced bronchoscopy and one of the UKs most established robotic bronchoscopy programmes.
You will join a supportive and collaborative team comprising consultants, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and administrative staff who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering education, innovation and professional development. Fellows are encouraged to develop increasing clinical independence within a supervised environment and are supported to participate in quality improvement, teaching and research activities.
This fellowship offers exceptional exposure to complex cases, cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and nationally recognised expertise in lung cancer and interventional pulmonology. It is ideally suited to ambitious trainees seeking to accelerate their clinical and academic development while working in one of the UKs foremost respiratory centres.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise MRCP
Desirable
NTN in Respiratory Medicine
Experience Essential
Experience of audit/research Knowledge of basic research methods and statistics Experience in supervision of clinical staff and students
Skills and Abilities Essential
Computer literacy skills Clinical skills in internal medicine appropriate to grade Specialist skills in Respiratory Medicine Specialist skills in bronchoscopy and EBUS Ability to run independent outpatient clinics (with minimal consultant support) Ability to adhere to UCLH's Equal Opps and H&S Policies
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal and People Development Essential
Education and teaching skills Ability to recruit subjects
Desirable
Willingness to learn new skills Desire to pursue a higher research degree
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements Essential
Minimal supervision / independence at EBUS Independently manage lung cancer patients on diagnostic pathway Desire to pursue research (e.g. as a higher degree) Ability to recruit patients and interest in clinical trials
Desirable
Independent at flexible video bronchoscopy
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)