Job summary

Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow (12-Month Position with Possibility of Extension)Respiratory Department, Medical Directorate

The Medical Directorate is seeking applications for the position of Lung Cancer Clinical Fellow, based within the Respiratory Department. This is a 12-month role, with the potential for extension.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in General Medicine
• At least Part 2 MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians)
• Previous NHS experience is desirable, though not essential

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with a passion for lung cancer care. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an opportunity to expand your expertise in this vital field, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Lung Cancer Service, working as part of a dedicated team consisting of 2 Consultants and 4 Cancer Nurse Specialists, and collaborating closely with Oncologists and Thoracic Surgeons.

This role is ideal for individuals aiming to build a career in Lung Cancer with a specialist focus. It offers a wide range of professional development opportunities, including involvement in audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), and clinical research. The candidate will be fully supported and strongly encouraged to engage in these activities as part of their career progression.

Training will be provided in a range of interventional procedures, with opportunities to develop advanced interventional skills. Additionally, the Fellow will gain valuable experience in areas such as Immuno-oncology, Clinical and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Thoracic Radiology, and Lung Cancer Histopathology. Tailored arrangements will be made upon appointment, based on the candidate's specific interests and career aspirations.

The Fellow will share duties with other middle-grade doctors to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory wards, with guidance from the 'Consultant of the Week'. Evening and weekend on-call duties in general medicine will be part of the role, though daytime responsibilities will be focused entirely on Respiratory Medicine.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8157925-MED

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP Part 2 written
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP completed

Previous Experience

Essential

• 1 year at ST level
• Supervision of FY1/FY2/CMT

Desirable

• Publication(s) in a peer-reviewed journals

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skill
• Team working
• Knowledge of audit
• Evidence based medicine

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCP Part 2 written Full GMC Registration MRCP completed Previous Experience Essential 1 year at ST level Supervision of FY1/FY2/CMT Desirable Publication(s) in a peer-reviewed journals Skills and Knowledge Essential Good communication skill Team working Knowledge of audit Evidence based medicine Registration Essential Full Registration

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).

Additional information 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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)