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Post: CLINICAL research FELLOW IN PLEURAL DISEASE
Base: QUEEN ELIZABETH University Hospital
Applications are invited for the above post in Respiratory Medicine, based in the Pleural Diseases Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). The post is available from August 2023.
The Glasgow Pleural Diseases Unit provides specialist pleural services including Thoracoscopy. Insertion and management of Indwelling Pleural Catheters and accepts referrals from across the West of Scotland (WoS). The unit delivers a weekly specialist Pleural Disease clinic and functions as the hub of the Macmillan Scottish Mesothelioma Network and national MDT. The unit is supported by three Pleural Consultants, Pleural and Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialists and a team of clinical research fellows. The unit has an active clinical research program with a particular interest in Mesothelioma, and plays an active role in delivering UK-wide clinical trials of pleural diagnostics and treatment.
Candidates should be in possession of MRCP (UK) or equivalent, and have appropriate experience in General and Respiratory Medicine. This should include competence in basic pleural procedures and thoracic ultrasound assessment. Applicants should be planning to continue in a career in Respiratory Medicine or a related specialty.
In addition to clinical duties within the Pleural Diseases Unit at QEUH, the post-holder will be involved in providing specialist respiratory input to inpatients in the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. They will have the opportunity to train in Pleural Disease and advanced pleural procedures, including Thoracoscopy and Indwelling Pleural Catheters.
We would welcome applications from doctors at level CMT2/ST2/IMT2 or above (at appointment) looking for 2 years research break to consolidate their training. The post-holder will be given the opportunity to undertake a period of supervised clinical research, leading to the award of an MD or other higher degree. Funding is available for 2 years, however shorter-term appointments may be considered.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a license to practice.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.