Job summary
Applications are invited for a Post CCT Fellow in GI and Abdominal Radiology at the Royal United Hospital Bath. This is a fixed term post expected to start in August/September 2024, for a period of one year.
The post offers experience in all aspects of GI imaging and intervention with particular emphasis on GI cancer imaging, percutaneous biopsies and MDTs and specialist luminal GI imaging techniques. The department has an on-site PET-CT scanner and experience will be provided in PET-CT interpretation for GI and CUP MDTs. There is flexibility to accommodate experience in other abdominal (GU/gynae) and oncological imaging or non-vascular intervention if desired.
Up to two sessions are protected for academic work or specialist imaging/interventional sessions as desired.
This post is full time but anyone wishing to work part time is also encouraged to apply. There is an expectation that the appointed fellow will take part in the registrar tier on-call rota. The on-call covers 1700-2000 on weekdays and 0800-1800 on weekends. This runs in parallel to the on-call consultant who is onsite to supervise the on-call registrar at these times. There is no overnight component to the registrar tier rota. Rota frequency is expected to be between 1 in 7 and 1 in 9.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term post for a period of one year. The job plan will be based around 7-8 sessions of abdominal CT and MRI reporting, fluoroscopy, intervention and GI MDTs, 1-2 general reporting sessions (rotating between acute CT, US, GP plain film and hot reporting), with 1 session protected for audit and research work or specialist imaging/interventional sessions as desired. There is an expectation that the appointed fellow will take part in the registrar tier on-call rota. The on-call covers 1700-2000 on weekdays and 0800-1800 on weekends. This runs in parallel to the on-call consultant who is onsite to supervise the on-call registrar at these times. There is no overnight component to the registrar tier rota. Rota frequency is expected to be between 1 in 7 and 1 in 9.
The fellow will work under the supervision of 6 Consultants with subspecialty interests in GI Imaging to further develop experience and expertise in all aspects of GI Radiology.
There are opportunities to develop experience in other abdominal imaging eg reporting GU CT and prostate MRI, or further a second subspecialty interest if desired.
There will be an opportunity for the appointee to gain experience in GI and Abdominal Radiology clinical trials and contribute to research and audit projects as interested.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC recognised general medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCR
Desirable
- Be on the Specialist Register at time of commencement of post
Clinical
Essential
- Current general radiological practice and ability appropriate to a district general hospital environment
- Fully motivated in contributing to general and specialised work in the department and in maintaining a high standard of personal development
Desirable
- Experience in reporting GI and abdominal CT and CT Colonography
- GI MRI imaging experience
- Experience in US and CT guided biopsies and drainages
- Experience in GI and GU interventional procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to relate to all members of staff and patients
- Committed to working within a team
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of adaptability, organisation of time and learning.
- Computing Skills
- Commitment to continuing personal development and to the specialty
Research
Essential
- Interest in participating in departmental audit and research
Teaching
Essential
- Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and junior colleagues.
Management
Essential
- Awareness of audit process, appraisal, principles of Clinical Governance, confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Proven track record of audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC recognised general medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCR
Desirable
- Be on the Specialist Register at time of commencement of post
Clinical
Essential
- Current general radiological practice and ability appropriate to a district general hospital environment
- Fully motivated in contributing to general and specialised work in the department and in maintaining a high standard of personal development
Desirable
- Experience in reporting GI and abdominal CT and CT Colonography
- GI MRI imaging experience
- Experience in US and CT guided biopsies and drainages
- Experience in GI and GU interventional procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to relate to all members of staff and patients
- Committed to working within a team
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of adaptability, organisation of time and learning.
- Computing Skills
- Commitment to continuing personal development and to the specialty
Research
Essential
- Interest in participating in departmental audit and research
Teaching
Essential
- Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and junior colleagues.
Management
Essential
- Awareness of audit process, appraisal, principles of Clinical Governance, confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Proven track record of audit
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).
