Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month Clinical Fellowship post within the Cambridge Centre for Lung Infection, which comprises the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, The Lung Defence Clinic, and The Respiratory Immunology Clinic at Royal Papworth Hospital. The post is open to internal medicine trainees or specialist trainees in respiratory medicine (or following completion of a Respiratory Medicine training programme) and is ideal for respiratory trainees with an interest in Bronchiectasis, lung infections (including fungal and non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease), Adult Cystic Fibrosis Medicine, and Respiratory Immunology. The post holder will be supervised by Dr. Dorothy Grogono (Consultant Respiratory Physician, Papworth Hospital). The successful appointee will have Honorary Specialist Registrar status within the Trust. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr. Dorothy Grogono (dgrogono@nhs.net).
Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
1. Participation in inpatient care provision for patients with cystic fibrosis and lung infections as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Participation in specialist clinics for cystic fibrosis, complex lung infections, and immune deficiency under guidance of CCLI Respiratory and Immunology consultants.
3. Participation in assessment and supervision of patients on home intravenous antibiotic programmes through ambulatory care unit.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care, and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe, the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values: Compassion, Excellence, and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent qualification
* MRCP
* Attendance at relevant courses
Experience
Essential
* Experience/training in internal medicine
Desirable
* Is participating in or has completed a specialist respiratory medicine training programme (SpR level).
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
* Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning, and reflective/analytical approach to practice.
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research, and evidence-based practice, with potential to contribute to research.
* Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and consent. Awareness of the importance of being the patient's advocate and clinical governance responsibility.
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, distinctions, publications, other achievements.
* Evidence of participation in Audit.
* Evidence of contribution to teaching.
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
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