Job summary
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust in conjunction with the Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, Basingstoke wish to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Radiology, for a fixed term of 12 months. The post-holder will work clinically in the Radiology department on the Basingstoke site and undertake clinical work focusing on peritoneal malignancy and GI radiology, alongside 4 consultant GI radiologists, though also contributing to the general work in the department. Working in association with the Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, Basingstoke, they will also undertake research into peritoneal malignancy radiology.
Main duties of the job
A key responsibility of the post will be to support the pseudomyxoma/peritoneal malignancy service, in conjunction with GI colleagues, with timely reporting and review of external imaging and attendance at relevant MDT meetings.
It is envisaged that the post holder will have a subspecialist interest in GI oncology and/or GI imaging. The peritoneal malignancy unit regularly hold courses and study days and radiology involvement in teaching, education and research is expected. The candidate will also contribute to the general workload of the department and should be competent in plain film reporting, cross sectional imaging (CT/MR), fluoroscopy and ultrasound.
The successful candidate will not be expected to take part in the on-call rota.
About us
The surgical treatment of patients with pseudomyxoma and peritoneal malignancy is carried out on the Basingstoke site by a specialist team of colorectal surgeons who are part of the Department of General Surgery and Urology.
The colorectal unit is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence for colorectal cancer. It is one of the centres for the National Minimal invasive surgery colorectal training programme pilot and runs national MDT TME courses with live rectal cancer surgery. The Unit provides a comprehensive colorectal service with colorectal, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor MDTs. The hospital is also a major referral centre for liver surgery, performing more than 100 resections per year. The Unit is also a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and running courses on rectal cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery and peritoneal malignancy.
The Pelican Cancer Foundation is based In the Pelican Centre in the Ark at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. It is dedicated to improving surgical cancer care through the provision of surgical research and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Post FRCR experience in GI imaging/oncology
Desirable
- Higher qualification (MRCP or FRCS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- All applicants should have a solid background in General Radiology and experience of reporting in plain films, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Basic interventional skills (e.g. biopsies, drainages)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise, cover and report on examinations carried out by radiographers
- Experience in conducting clinico-radiological meetings or MDTs
- Willingness to use Voice Recognition systems
- Good IT and typing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within and outside Radiology
- Team player and ability to be flexible
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching to promote role expansion and skill mix among the radiographic staff
- Willingness to teach medical students and junior medical staff
- Interest in research
Desirable
- Abstracts and presentations
- Peer review publications
- Experience in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Post FRCR experience in GI imaging/oncology
Desirable
- Higher qualification (MRCP or FRCS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- All applicants should have a solid background in General Radiology and experience of reporting in plain films, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Basic interventional skills (e.g. biopsies, drainages)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise, cover and report on examinations carried out by radiographers
- Experience in conducting clinico-radiological meetings or MDTs
- Willingness to use Voice Recognition systems
- Good IT and typing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within and outside Radiology
- Team player and ability to be flexible
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching to promote role expansion and skill mix among the radiographic staff
- Willingness to teach medical students and junior medical staff
- Interest in research
Desirable
- Abstracts and presentations
- Peer review publications
- Experience in teaching
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).
