Senior Clinical Fellow- Radiology

Job responsibilities

POST: Clinical Fellow in Radiology

GRADE/SALARY: At Senior SpR level according to experience (ST5+)/Post CCT

DURATION: The post is available for 12 months

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Lead in Radiology

JOB SUMMARY

This is a clinical post suitable for subspecialty clinical training in cardiothoracic Radiology. The post is for 12 months.

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) provide medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of 2.8 million people.

The Trust provides a full range of diagnostic cardiac and pulmonary facilities. LHCH Radiology department has two dedicated Cardiovascular MRI scanners (Siemens 1.5 T Aera, Siemens 3T Vida) and two dedicated Cardiothoracic CT scanners (Siemens Somatom Force). Siemens Colour Doppler is used for ultrasound studies, which are performed by LHCH radiologists. The department is fully digital with Carestream PACS integrated with HSC CRIS with digital dictation and voice recognition systems.

The successful applicant will join the Cardiothoracic Radiology and Imaging team currently consisting of 9 Consultant Radiologists, 3 specialist Radiology trainees as well as 5 Imaging Cardiologists as well as Cardiology trainees. The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to work in multimodality cardiothoracic imaging (XR, ultrasound, CT, MRI, lung biopsies). The Fellow will be required to contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings at least once a week. This will include liaison with the clinical team (cardiology, respiratory medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, genetics). They will also provide medical cover for adenosine stress perfusion, pre- medication for coronary artery CT imaging and general clinical scan vetting and supervision (there will opportunities to gain additional clinical training where needed).

The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research and audit. The appointee will be expected to contribute to certain admin tasks such as junior doctor rota management and journal club organising, for which appropriate administration time will be allotted. The successful candidate will have shared secretarial support, and appropriate equipment.

The post is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the Hospitals Trust Board. These Terms and Conditions are the same as those nationally negotiated within the NHS. The Trust Board may propose changes from the National Conditions in future but these will be incorporated into your employment contract only with your agreement. We offer the traditional pattern of working hours but would also be interested in exploring any alternative arrangements of mutual benefit.

Successful appointees on GMC Specialist Register may be encouraged to apply for future available Consultant posts in the Trust or in the region after the Fellowship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting in the running of the clinical radiology service under the direction of the Clinical Lead.

To deliver high standard and timely radiology reports.

To be fully trained in radiology safety and the delivery of a safe NHS service.

To maintain a high standard of patient care at all times.

To liaise with the Lead Radiographers with regard to clinical service issues.

To liaise with the staff to ensure the safe operation of all imaging equipment in the Radiology and Imaging Department (referred further as Department)

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.

To clear up after biological or other spills in accordance with the Trusts infection control policy.

To observe safety regulations with particular regard to the local rules for

Radiology and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

If necessary, to remove property from a patient, for example to take any metal object or jewellery off for an MRI scan, and ensure the patients property is looked after and returned to them at the completion of the procedure.

The post holder will attend the regular multidisciplinary meetings, discrepancy meetings, monthly clinical departmental meetings.

Other duties in the Department will be under the guidance of the Clinical Lead.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.

To train radiographers, deanery trainees and visiting doctors in the use of scanning and reporting equipment.

To welcome and assist visitors to the Department.

COMMUNICATION

The post holder will maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary team within the Department and the hospital.

To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination and to assess specific communication needs of individual patients.

To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, e.g. checking pregnancy status before an examination.

To explain procedures and reassure patients who may have concerns regarding claustrophobia in order to gain their cooperation.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

To use complex and expensive Radiology scanning equipment safely and responsibly.

To report any equipment failure to the Lead Radiographers.

To abide by the Trusts core behaviours for staff and all other Trust Policies, including standing financial instructions, research governance, codes and practices and health and safety policies

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

• To maintain confidentiality of image data and patient records.
• To report faults in the data information systems in use in the department.
• To record all scan episodes with Departments office staff.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• The post-holder will be fully trained in their duties.
• Further help in audit and research techniques will be provided as required.
• To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.
• Training by the post-holder of other members of staff will be required as necessary.
• The post holder will achieve and maintain an appropriate level of competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• The post holder will be encouraged to undertake ALS training.

AUDIT/RESEARCH

• To undertake audit and research duties under the direction of the Lead and to participate in assisting with clinical research studies.
• Clinical audit and research will be carried out under the guidance of the Lead, and in accordance with the Departmental Guidelines.
• To attend scientific conferences in order to present as approved by the Lead.

OTHER

Typical weekly job plan will be flexible depending on service needs, the availability of other staff, and the special interests of the Fellow. The post holder will be responsible for the weekly timetable for all the trainees.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that seen at a Senior Radiology Registrar level in UK training

Desirable

• Experience in cross-sectional cardiothoracic radiology (logbooks, certificates)
• Experience in chest biopsies (logbooks, certificates)

Research & Audit

Essential

• Ability to undertake research projects and audit
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility

Desirable

• Evidence of research and audit activity
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Postgraduate thesis or degree

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBCh (UK) or equivalent
• Within 6 months to obtaining Radiology CCT or FRCR-equivalent board certification
• GMC registration with licence to practice (or entry expected within 6 months)

Desirable

• Desire to pursue specialist training in cardiothoracic radiology
• European Board in Radiology Exam Certification
• Desire to enter Specialist Register (or entry expected within 12 months)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable and conscientious team member
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to communicate
• technical and clinical knowledge
• Ability to make clinical decisions
• Ability to organise own learning and time
• Working knowledge of Health Safety Regulations
• Maintain Professional Development
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Patient centred
• Accountability for every member
• Self-improvement
• Teamwork

Language Requirements

Essential

• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2014)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).