Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointed fellow will be expected to prepare and present at the Thoracic and ILD MDT meetings. There are other Clinico-Radiology meetings including one for ITU.

In addition to core thoracic radiology, the applicants can gain experience in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR. Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Biopsies, General non-vascular interventions (Image guided biopsies, aspirations and drainages).

UHNM is a standalone radiology training scheme (a part of West Midlands School of Radiology). We currently have 35 trainees. The on-call services are well supported by radiology trainees 24/7. The fellow is not expected to cover on call, but will be expected to contribute to Radiologist of the day and extended seven day working on a rotational basis.

The Imaging Services are based on a strong ethos of Quality assurance, Audit, Evidence and Research. Successful applicants would be expected to actively engage in Governance and Audit and specifically contribute to the Department's on-going ISAS accreditation. UHNM is a research active organization. There is a large number of active oncology trials, many of which require radiology support. The Imaging Department is also building up a portfolio of imaging-based research aligning to the Trust priority to become a major clinical research centre.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Radiologist with Full registration with the GMC

Desirable criteria

• Higher/additional Degree
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• ALS Certification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• FRCR or equivalent training.
• Achieved basic core competencies as outlined by the RCR curriculum (UK trainees) OR equivalent for overseas trainees.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in clinical audit.
• Interest in Research with publications.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure.
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Desirable criteria

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.

Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this post

Desirable criteria

• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and embrace new challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative and effective solutions

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology (PDF, 319.6KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)