For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Respiratory Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated trainee to gain experience in severe asthma as well as the management of complex airways disease whilst continuing to further their training in respiratory medicine. This is a fixed term post for 12 months (starting August 2025) and is suited to either trainees with minimal experience or more senior trainees wishing to consolidate or develop their airway experience, whilst continuing to gain experience in respiratory medicine. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in audit as well as the opportunity to pursue research interests. They may also be asked to help support general respiratory ward duties at times but there is no commitment to general medical take unless requested by the candidate. We are a welcoming and cohesive group of consultant colleagues with a broad range of expertise. The department has special interests in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, airways diseases, sleep-related breathing disorders, non-CF bronchiectasis, non-invasive ventilation and lung cancer. We are the NHSE Specialised Commissioned Regional Centre for ILD, Cystic Fibrosis, and Asthma. We have a busy sub-regional EBUS service with an integrated pleural and medical thoracoscopy service. We also provide regional clinics for patients with alpha1 anti-trypsin deficiency. The Respiratory Department has a substantial commitment to delivering the undergraduate programme for the University of Exeter Medical School, and several members of staff have Postgraduate Educational roles. Respiratory in patients are managed on 2 dedicated, respiratory wards (Culm East and Culm West, 57 beds total). A fully equipped 5 bed respiratory high dependency unit is attached to the template (Culm HDU). This provides facilities for non-invasive ventilation and acts as an intermediate care facility for patients discharged from ITU (with respiratory disease). A fast track lung cancer clinic is held at least once per week. There are specialist clinics in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis, asthma, complex ventilation, and ambulatory pleural clinics. There may be opportunity to combine this clinical fellowship with one of our other fellowships (Interstitial lung disease, asthma, pleural / interventional) if a candidate wished to develop a broader range of specialist experience. For further information please contact: Dr Matthew Masoli, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine on matthew.masoli@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
