About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Trust Resident Doctor with a special interest in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pleural Disease to join our dynamic and supportive Respiratory team.
This post provides excellent exposure to both acute and specialist respiratory medicine, with opportunities to develop advanced skills in pleural procedures, thoracic ultrasound, and ILD management within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while contributing to service development, teaching, and quality improvement.
On-Call Commitments in Respiratory service:
1 weekday evening per week: 17:00 - 21:00
1 weekend in 6: 09:00 - 17:00
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative Respiratory department committed to high-quality patient care, education, and service development.
This role provides an excellent platform for trainees aiming to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine, particularly those with an interest in ILD and Pleural.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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Job description Job responsibilities
Provide senior clinical support in acute and general respiratory medicine, including ward rounds and on-call duties
Assess and manage a wide range of respiratory conditions, including respiratory failure, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, ILD, and pleural disease
Support inpatient referrals and contribute to ambulatory and same-day emergency care pathways
Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Gain dedicated experience in ILD clinics and MDT discussions
Develop expertise in pleural disease, including pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion
Build competency in thoracic ultrasound and pleural procedures
You will support the Respiratory ward through regular patient reviews, including management of patients requiring escalation to higher levels of respiratory support such as:
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
High-Flow Nasal Oxygen
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the Clinical Leaf for Respiratory Medicine, Dr Matthew J Knight
The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment (or eligible for MTI scheme) Completion of MRCP or Equivalent ST3+ level (or equivalent experience) in Respiratory / General Medicine
Desirable
Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Degrees eg. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Knowledge: Essential
Completion of adequate experience of hospital Medicine (either in UK or overseas) Completion of adequate experience of hospital Medicine (either in UK or overseas)
Desirable
Sufficient (or more) experience in respiratory medicine at a senior trainee level Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
Experience: Essential
Wide experience in adult general medicine including Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date Enthusiasm for teaching An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Cross Site
WD18 0HB
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)