Senior Clinical Fellow in Radiology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit one Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ equivalent) position for a fixed term of 12 months initially, that may be extendable further following review.

This will suit a senior radiology trainee who wants to undertake a period of service outside of their training programme and familiarise themselves with working semi-independently in a busy Radiology Department, while working towards further qualifications.

The appointee will join a group of 20 Consultants, 9 radiology specialist registrars and 1 speciality doctor.

The department is looking for a trainee who is dynamic, works well in a team and wants to enhance their subspecialty interest.

The Radiology Department at Luton Hospital provides a comprehensive imaging service, which includes plain radiography, contrast studies, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, Breast Imaging and interventional radiology. The applicant is expected to have a wide range of experience in general radiology.

We have a good track record for teaching and training and previous senior clinical fellows have gone on to pass the FRCR and obtain consultant positions in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in all of the day to day departmental service and training activity. This would include duty radiology sessions, ultrasound lists, and general screening lists, reporting both routine and urgent cross sectional and plain film and participating in the first on call rota. The post holder may work independently in providing some of these services, dependant on experience, and after having demonstrated sufficient expertise to do so. In other sessions the post holder will work under the supervision of a consultant radiologist, though there will be no expectation of a formal training commitment from the Consultant for that session.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will participate on the emergency rota as first on-call, with a consultant as second on-call.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

• Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration
• Additional relevant clinical experience

Clinical Experience

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 2/3 year's experience
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues

Education and training

• Understand the principles of audits
• Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills

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.