Job summary
Fellow in Paediatric Radiology
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and a major teaching and research centre. With 13,000 staff, 10 hospitals and over 100 different clinical services, we support the delivery of excellent care to the people of Bristol and beyond.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is one of the leading children's hospitals in the UK. BRCH is a secondary care centre for local paediatric population in Bristol and surrounding area, but also a tertiary and major trauma centre for children across the South West of England.
This is a fixed term one year post aimed at post-CCT radiologists with an interest in paediatric imaging and who wish to develop this further. It is designed to provide in depth experience of paediatric imaging to prepare the appointee for the position of consultant paediatric radiologist.
The successful candidate must have full GMC registration. They must also possess FRCR (or equivalent), have completed their radiological training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC at the start of the fellowship. Candidates without GMC registration and FRCR (or equivalent) will not be taken in consideration for shortlisting.
The Paediatric Radiology Department is well-equipped, strongly involved in research and training, hosting 2-3 SpRs on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work under the supervision of 6 experienced general paediatric radiologists and will gain experience of the full gamut of paediatric body imaging.
The successful candidates will have an opportunity to practice all imaging modalities, participate in quality improvement projects, to develop specialized interest and to lead multidisciplinary meetings. It will also be expected to participate in training of students and specialty registrars (SpRs).
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interview will be organised in April/ May for an August start date.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interview will be organised in April/ May for an August start date.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months of paediatric radiology experience during radiology training
- Demonstrable commitment to and experience of paediatric radiology during registrar training
- Experience of teaching medical students or trainees
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Experience of leading clinic-radiological meetings
- Within 6 months of CCT or post CCT
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Publications and presentations
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management and leadership skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues)
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Team working skills (ability to be a flexible team member, to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions)
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Management experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- Awards and Prizes
- Attendance at national / international paediatric radiology meetings
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances and work under pressure
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months of paediatric radiology experience during radiology training
- Demonstrable commitment to and experience of paediatric radiology during registrar training
- Experience of teaching medical students or trainees
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Experience of leading clinic-radiological meetings
- Within 6 months of CCT or post CCT
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Publications and presentations
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management and leadership skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues)
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Team working skills (ability to be a flexible team member, to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions)
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Management experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- Awards and Prizes
- Attendance at national / international paediatric radiology meetings
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances and work under pressure
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
