Job summary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is delighted to advertise one fixed-term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Radiology with a specialist interest in Head & Neck imaging to join our existing motivated and dynamic team across this large, developing and aspirational Trust. This post is within the Adults' Radiology Department within the Division of Imaging.
Consideration will be made for Radiologists applying from overseas.
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website - link in job description.
Main duties of the job
This is a post-graduate training post for Radiologists that have completed training equivalent to a UK CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Radiology and wish to develop a specialist-interest in Head & Neck imaging. Previous experience in head & neck imaging is not required.
This is based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). The trust is the major hub centre for all ENT & Maxillofacial surgery for the Greater Manchester region.
The post includes training opportunities in H&N imaging including CT, MR and Ultasound, with opportunities to gain experience in Dental Imaging (including Cone Beam CT), Sialography, and some relevant Nuclear Medicine Imaging depending on the applicants interest. The attached Job Description contains full details of the Job.
There are no on-call or out of hours requirements with this job.
Reporting
The job is partly funded by reporting activity and the fellow will be trained and gradually signed off to independently report &/or perform various H&N exams over the course of the fellowship. The fellow will be encouraged to build up the volume of their independent reporting gradually across the year but always with access to H&N Consultant Radiologist support and second opinions. By the end of the fellowship we would aim for the fellow to be a confident, independent H&N Radiologist.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration or eligibility for full registration
- MBChB or equivalent
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology or international equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training in head and neck radiology
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated to train in head and neck radiology
Desirable
- Long term aim to become a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in head and neck
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
- Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Desirable
- Previous attendance at H&N conferences
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent team working sills
- Fluent English speaker
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit participation and/or service quality improvement projects
Research
Essential
- Awareness/Knowledge of basic research design and protocols
Desirable
Clinical and Technical Skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of general radiology
- Demonstrates insight into basic varied head and neck imaging
Desirable
- Experience in any H&N intervention (e.g. FNAs, or Biopsies)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration or eligibility for full registration
- MBChB or equivalent
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology or international equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training in head and neck radiology
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated to train in head and neck radiology
Desirable
- Long term aim to become a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in head and neck
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
- Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Desirable
- Previous attendance at H&N conferences
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent team working sills
- Fluent English speaker
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit participation and/or service quality improvement projects
Research
Essential
- Awareness/Knowledge of basic research design and protocols
Desirable
Clinical and Technical Skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of general radiology
- Demonstrates insight into basic varied head and neck imaging
Desirable
- Experience in any H&N intervention (e.g. FNAs, or Biopsies)
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).
