Job summary
The radiology department at Aintree University Hospital, NHS University hospitals of Liverpool group is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitable post FRCR and post CCT candidate to take up this head & neck imaging fellowship.
The H&N imaging fellow would be exposed to all aspects of H&N imaging including MR, CT, US, FNA, Core biopsy as well as relevant fluoroscopic imaging. The Aintree university hospital is a regional head and neck referral centre for Mersey and part of Cheshire. The fellow will be working with the team of head & neck radiologists alongside head & neck cancer centre and will be exposed to large volume of head & neck cancer and non cancer cross-sectional imaging. The fellow will be expected to participate in the large specialist H&N cancer MDT including skull base and thyroid. There will also be an opportunity to participate in research and quality improvement project relevant to H&N imaging. No on-call requirement for this position
This post has a strong focus on education, high end head & neck radiology experience and research. Protected time will be provided for research.
Main duties of the job
To provide supervised first-class clinical service in H&N Cross Sectional imaging.
To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in H&N imaging.
To provide H&N Ultrasound and US guided FNA and Biopsy (under supervision)
To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic Radiology.
To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting.
To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, REAL and other Departmental Meetings.
To prepare for and lead on discussions in Specialist H&N MDTMs.
In addition to H&N fellow will also have opportunity to participate in acute IP and trauma reporting, which will help maintain their acute and general reporting skills.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide supervised first-class clinical service in H&N Cross Sectional imaging.
To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in H&N imaging.
To provide H&N Ultrasound and US guided FNA and Biopsy (under supervision)
Please see JD & personal specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide supervised first-class clinical service in H&N Cross Sectional imaging.
To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in H&N imaging.
To provide H&N Ultrasound and US guided FNA and Biopsy (under supervision)
Please see JD & personal specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Radiology
Clinical experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
- Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent. responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time.
- Punctuality, Initiative.
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure.
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Radiology
Clinical experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
- Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent. responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time.
- Punctuality, Initiative.
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure.
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
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).
