Senior Locally Doctor; Respiratory in Lung Cancer & Pleural

Senior Locally Employed Doctor (Respiratory) – Lung Cancer & Pleural

Closing date: 02 March 2026.
Posts available on: 1 April 2026, 1 August 2026, 1 September 2026 – please indicate your preference in your application.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – MFT Wythenshawe Thoracic Oncology unit – invites Post CCT or senior trainees to join our expanding team. The role offers the opportunity to hone interventional bronchoscopy, pleural disease and lung cancer screening skills.

Successful applicants will work within the Thoracic Oncology department alongside five fellows, gaining experience in rapid cancer clinics and procedures including linear EBUS, AFI bronchoscopy, radial probe EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy and, soon, robotic bronchoscopy. Pleural procedures such as local anaesthetic thoracoscopy, indwelling pleural catheter insertion, chest drains and ambulatory pleural vents will also be performed.

The post holder will work in rapid HSC clinics, pleural clinics, and support specialist ward referrals. Research projects and conference presentations will be encouraged, fostering a portfolio for a future Consultant post focused on Pleural Disease/Intervention/Lung Cancer. Registrars in training wishing to strengthen procedural skills while consolidating respiratory training are also welcome.

The posts focus on all elements of lung cancer pathway management – from early detection and screening to complex lung cancer and pleural disease management – and further development of interventional skills. Responsibilities include full diagnostic pathways from screening triage to rapid access lung cancer clinics, ward consult service, MDTs (including specialist pleural MDT), teaching, research, audit and service development.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, pioneering patient care and advanced research. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion and 10 hospital and community services, we provide a supportive, technology‑rich environment that encourages clinical innovation and professional growth.

Further details on key responsibilities and required skills are in the Job Description & Person Specification attachments and the Candidate Essentials Guide. The documents outline Trust benefits and critical information for applications.

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We promote equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity and eliminate unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

• MRCP or equivalent
• Trained to Level 1 in thoracic ultrasound

• In final year of specialist respiratory training or within one year of completion
• Some EBUS experience
• Some experience in indwelling pleural catheter insertion and thoracoscopy

• Evidence of clinical leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and staff in the department
• Ability to work under pressure
• Capacity for staff motivation

• Evidence of ethical research relevant to Oncology or Acute Medicine
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals and experience in clinical trials

Not specified.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.