Job summary
This fixed-term research post in lung cancer is aimed at post-foundation, pre-specialty trainees (F2-IMT3) and is based in the Academic Respiratory Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust, with an honorary University of Bristol contract. The unit is internationally recognised, with expertise in pleural disease, thoracic malignancy, airways disease, respiratory infection, and interstitial lung disease. It works closely with clinical services delivering lung cancer clinics, MDTs, pleural services, interventional procedures (e.g. EBUS, thoracoscopy), and the regional lung cancer screening programme. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary academic team (consultants, registrars, and an Academic Foundation Doctor) and a dedicated clinical lung cancer service. The role includes involvement in research projects, clinical trials, and data analysis, with a focus on early lung cancer diagnosis. Clinical work will be supernumerary for training purposes and include participation in lung cancer and pleural two-week-wait clinics and MDT meetings.
Main duties of the job
- Develop research skills around data analysis and interpretation
- Lead on local recruitment to respiratory infection trials
- Lead on research studies exploring pathways to early diagnosis in lung cancer using existing datasets
- Attend and present at academic conferences and educational meetings, nationally and internationally
- Write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- There are no on-call duties or out-of-hours work associated with the post.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC.
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation
Desirable
- Additional undergraduate degree e.g. BSC or intercalated degree
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, MSc or PhD).
Training And Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience, including evidence of achieving foundation and (where relevant) core medical training competencies.
- Recent experience of general medical posts.
- Does not hold a current NNT for specialty training
Audit, Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Experience in audit project, including completion and write up
- Proven track record in research, including at least 1 poster/ oral presentation at national/ international conference
- At least 1 publication in peer reviewed journal
- Proven teaching ability.
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Involvement in successful grant applications
- GCP certification
- Involvement in NIHR associate PI scheme
Further Training & Management
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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
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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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
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