Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow post in Interventional Radiology and Cancer Imaging, for a period of 12 months. It is anticipated that the fellowship will start in August/September 2023 and end in August/September 2024. Applicants should hold full GMC registration.
The department has posts for up to four fellows across cross-sectional imaging and interventional radiology (usually 3 cross-sectional posts, 1 interventional post). You will also be joining a team comprised of 24 consultants, with other existing Consultant vacancies. We are also a training department, with places for up to 5 rotational trainees at any given time.
A fixed salary of £50,000 p.a. is currently payable. There is opportunity to supplement income by undertaking additional, paid cross-sectional imaging sessions.
Applicants should have completed their general radiological training requirements, obtained FRCR and be within 6 months of CCST or post CCST.
Main duties of the job
The post is principally to obtain specific education and training in interventional procedures as well as cancer imaging. It is provisionally split into 32 hours per week of direct clinical care (including Interventional Radiology alongside CT and MR onco-radiology) with 8 hours of research and administration. There are a wide variety of specialist MDTs, with sub-specialty interests welcomed.
Commonly performed procedures include, but are not limited to: nutritional support procedures, vascular support procedures, stenting of the GI tract, percutaneous liver intervention (PTC, RFA), percutaneous genito-urinary intervention, venous intervention (SVC, IVC, Varicocoeles) symptomatic tumour embolisations, PAE, Chemo-embolisation and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT).
The Christie is a leading centre for enteric intervention, liver intervention, and transradial access, hosting a number of international courses. The successful candidate will obtain experience in a wide range of interventional procedures with a view to becoming an independent operator.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to provide education and training in interventional procedures and cancer imaging. The post holder will be closely supervised during interventional procedures, and supported in producing imaging reports and in further enhancing their involvement with specialist MDTs.
The post holders routine clinical work will initially be closely supervised but they will practice increasingly independently as his/her experience develops during the year. In turn, the post holder will be able to supervise Junior Radiologists as time and expertise progress.
There is a significant proportion of time dedicated to research and audit, and the successful candidate is expected to contribute to projects leading to scientific publications, as well as presentations at national and international meetings.
The department consists of 24 consultants; 3 clinical fellows in Oncology Imaging; 1 clinical fellow in Interventional Radiology and (up to) 5 Specialist Trainees in clinical radiology.
The Clinical Director has professional responsibility for medical staff and clinical responsibility for the Radiology service. He is supported by lead consultants in CT, MR, US, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, General Radiology, Clinical Audit and Information Technology and by the clinical tutors for the specialist trainees and fellows.
Teaching Commitment:
The department is active in teaching radiology trainees on the North-West training scheme, with further commitments to national and regional radiology teaching. Medical student, FY/CMT and non-radiology ST-teaching is also supported. The post holder will undertake lectures and tutorials to medical and non-medical staff in collaboration with and independent of colleagues.
Multi-disciplinary team meetings:
The consultant radiologists support the provision of around 25 separate MDT meetings. The post holder will be expected to participate in MDTs, with subspecialist interests accommodated.
Clinical Governance:
The post-holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining and improving protocols, the consent process, discrepancy reporting, guidelines and clinical audit in conjunction with the other staff in the department. In addition, opportunities will exist to get involved with national audit programmes of the relevant specialist societies
Office and Secretarial:
The Trust will provide shared office accommodation with other radiology trainees and fellows. Secretarial support is shared between consultants and trainees / fellows.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and professional colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The post holder will undertake CPD in line with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists. They will make appropriate arrangements for study leave with colleagues and non-medical staff. Study leave will be limited to 10 days per year, but flexible working will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to provide education and training in interventional procedures and cancer imaging. The post holder will be closely supervised during interventional procedures, and supported in producing imaging reports and in further enhancing their involvement with specialist MDTs.
The post holders routine clinical work will initially be closely supervised but they will practice increasingly independently as his/her experience develops during the year. In turn, the post holder will be able to supervise Junior Radiologists as time and expertise progress.
There is a significant proportion of time dedicated to research and audit, and the successful candidate is expected to contribute to projects leading to scientific publications, as well as presentations at national and international meetings.
The department consists of 24 consultants; 3 clinical fellows in Oncology Imaging; 1 clinical fellow in Interventional Radiology and (up to) 5 Specialist Trainees in clinical radiology.
The Clinical Director has professional responsibility for medical staff and clinical responsibility for the Radiology service. He is supported by lead consultants in CT, MR, US, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, General Radiology, Clinical Audit and Information Technology and by the clinical tutors for the specialist trainees and fellows.
Teaching Commitment:
The department is active in teaching radiology trainees on the North-West training scheme, with further commitments to national and regional radiology teaching. Medical student, FY/CMT and non-radiology ST-teaching is also supported. The post holder will undertake lectures and tutorials to medical and non-medical staff in collaboration with and independent of colleagues.
Multi-disciplinary team meetings:
The consultant radiologists support the provision of around 25 separate MDT meetings. The post holder will be expected to participate in MDTs, with subspecialist interests accommodated.
Clinical Governance:
The post-holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining and improving protocols, the consent process, discrepancy reporting, guidelines and clinical audit in conjunction with the other staff in the department. In addition, opportunities will exist to get involved with national audit programmes of the relevant specialist societies
Office and Secretarial:
The Trust will provide shared office accommodation with other radiology trainees and fellows. Secretarial support is shared between consultants and trainees / fellows.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and professional colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The post holder will undertake CPD in line with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists. They will make appropriate arrangements for study leave with colleagues and non-medical staff. Study leave will be limited to 10 days per year, but flexible working will be considered.
Person Specification
1.ATTAINMENTS Professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Within 6 months CCT at time of appointment BSIRT membership
GMC status
Essential
Research / Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentations at (inter)-national meetings
2.TRAINING
Essential
3.EXPERIENCE Job Specific
Essential
- Experience in basic interventional radiology procedures
Desirable
- Experienced in oncological interventional procedures and oncological imaging
Management / Audit
Essential
4.TEACHING
Essential
- Undergraduate and postgraduates Junior radiologists
5.PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Flexible and team working
Desirable
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Reliable work record. In good general health
Person Specification
1.ATTAINMENTS Professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Within 6 months CCT at time of appointment BSIRT membership
GMC status
Essential
Research / Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentations at (inter)-national meetings
2.TRAINING
Essential
3.EXPERIENCE Job Specific
Essential
- Experience in basic interventional radiology procedures
Desirable
- Experienced in oncological interventional procedures and oncological imaging
Management / Audit
Essential
4.TEACHING
Essential
- Undergraduate and postgraduates Junior radiologists
5.PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Flexible and team working
Desirable
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Reliable work record. In good general health
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).
