Job summary
This post is for a clinical fellow who will spend 18 months being trained in CMR and contributing to the CMR service at Royal Brompton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
1 To assist in the running of the clinical CMR service under the direction of the Director, including being fully trained in CMR safety and the delivery of a safe NHS service, and being present at CMR scans.
2 Preparing preliminary reports on patient scans for consultant approval
3 To maintain a high standard of patient care at all times.
4 To liaise with the Chief Technologist in CMR with regard to clinical service issues.
5 To liaise with the physics and clinical staff to ensure the safe operation of all imaging equipment in the CMR Unit.
6 To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised when necessary. Paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.
7 To observe safety regulations with regard to the Local Rules for CMR and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
8 If necessary, to remove property from a patient, for example to take any metal object or jewellery off for a CMR scan and ensure the patient's property is looked after and returned to them at the completion of the procedure.
9 To clear up after spills in accordance with the Trust's infection control policy.
10 The post holder will attend the clinical departmental meetings.
11 Other duties in the CMR unit will be under the guidance of the Director.
About us
The post holder will promote and develop multidisciplinary teamwork within the imaging specialty and will communicate effectively with all agencies and personnel involved in providing imaging services.
The post holder will be responsible for providing procedures relating to the specialty and will continue to develop professionally (CPD) in keeping with medical advances.
The post holder will ensure compliance with clinical governance and will take part in any inspection requested by statutory bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The post holder will act as the nominated lead for the emergency resuscitation team and provide medical support as and when needed in other diagnostic areas within the facility such as non-invasive cardiology, nursing and lung function.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holders primary role is to take responsibility for the care of patients within the facility.
- To lead advanced life support resuscitation in response to cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, etc.
- Vetting requests, supervising scanning lists, providing urgent/verbal preliminary reports after discussion with a consultant and teaching junior imaging trainees.
- To perform pharmacological stress tests for cardiac imaging, especially for PET-CT and cardiovascular MR.
- To medically support in preparing patients for the most appropriate cardiac state for CTCA imaging.
- To be present and available for all scans involving the use of contrast media.
- Participating in clinical and imaging meetings.
- Abide by local rules of radiation protection under the direction of the RPS/RPA.
- Participate in audit and be committed to improving patient care within this facility.
- To contribute to the development and standards of imaging techniques.
- Ensuring that all patient records are complete and ready within the agreed timeframes.
- Participate where necessary in-patient history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing.
- Maintain good communication with Head of Imaging, General Manager and Clinical Directors where necessary.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and to contribute to the smooth running of the private facility.
People Management
1 To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
2 To train technologists and visiting doctors in the use of MR scanning equipment, and CMR scanning techniques.
3 To welcome and assist visitors to the CMR unit.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holders primary role is to take responsibility for the care of patients within the facility.
- To lead advanced life support resuscitation in response to cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, etc.
- Vetting requests, supervising scanning lists, providing urgent/verbal preliminary reports after discussion with a consultant and teaching junior imaging trainees.
- To perform pharmacological stress tests for cardiac imaging, especially for PET-CT and cardiovascular MR.
- To medically support in preparing patients for the most appropriate cardiac state for CTCA imaging.
- To be present and available for all scans involving the use of contrast media.
- Participating in clinical and imaging meetings.
- Abide by local rules of radiation protection under the direction of the RPS/RPA.
- Participate in audit and be committed to improving patient care within this facility.
- To contribute to the development and standards of imaging techniques.
- Ensuring that all patient records are complete and ready within the agreed timeframes.
- Participate where necessary in-patient history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing.
- Maintain good communication with Head of Imaging, General Manager and Clinical Directors where necessary.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and to contribute to the smooth running of the private facility.
People Management
1 To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
2 To train technologists and visiting doctors in the use of MR scanning equipment, and CMR scanning techniques.
3 To welcome and assist visitors to the CMR unit.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Commitment to pursuing a career in imaging or related specialties
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cardiac imaging
- Knowledge of heart anatomy, function & pathology
- Basic Life Support trained
- Recent experience of handling cardiac arrests and emergencies
Desirable
- Experience in CMR
- Advanced Life Support trained
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of cardiology diagnostics
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix)
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Ability to conduct clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A calm and supportive approach when dealing with patients
- Highly motivated and clear reasons for wanting the job
- Commitment to pursuing a career in imaging or related specialties
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and build rapport
- Willing to work at all Trust sites if required
- Flexible and adaptable with working conditions and hours
- Reliable work record
- General good health and physically able to cope with the demands of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Commitment to pursuing a career in imaging or related specialties
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cardiac imaging
- Knowledge of heart anatomy, function & pathology
- Basic Life Support trained
- Recent experience of handling cardiac arrests and emergencies
Desirable
- Experience in CMR
- Advanced Life Support trained
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of cardiology diagnostics
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix)
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Ability to conduct clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A calm and supportive approach when dealing with patients
- Highly motivated and clear reasons for wanting the job
- Commitment to pursuing a career in imaging or related specialties
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and build rapport
- Willing to work at all Trust sites if required
- Flexible and adaptable with working conditions and hours
- Reliable work record
- General good health and physically able to cope with the demands of the post
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.
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.
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).
