Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardio-thoracic Radiology

4 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is a clinical post suitable for sub-specialty clinical training in cardio-thoracic Radiology, equivalent to ST5 or above. The post is for 12 months.

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) provides medical and surgical adult cardio-thoracic 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 Cardio-vascular MRI scanners (Siemens 1.5T Sola, Siemens 3T Vida) and two dedicated Cardio-thoracic 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 Cardio-thoracic Radiology and Imaging team, currently consisting of 11 Consultant Radiologists, 4 specialist Radiology trainees as well as 6 Imaging Cardiologists and Cardiology trainees.

The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to work in multi-modality cardio-thoracic 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, cardio-thoracic surgery). Adequate supervision and support will be provided.

The Fellow will be given the opportunity to provide medical cover for adenosine stress perfusion MRI, pre-medication for coronary artery CT imaging and help with general clinical scan vetting and supervision. Again, adequate supervision, training and support will be provided for this.

The appointee will also be given the opportunity to independently verify general CT scans of the head/chest/abdomen, after 2-3 months, once they are comfortable with the workflow of the department.

As the largest single-site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardio-thoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardio-thoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**(A) MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Assisting in the running of the clinical radiology service under the direction of the Clinical Lead.

2. To deliver high standard and timely radiology reports.

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

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

5. To liaise with the Lead Radiographers for clinical service issues.

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

7. To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised when necessary.

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

Radiology and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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

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

**(B) PEOPLE MANAGEMENT**:
1. To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.

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

3. To welcome and assist visitors to the Department.

**(C) COMMUNICATION**:
1. The post holder will maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary teams within the Department and the hospital.

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

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

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

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

**(D) RESOURCE MANAGEMENT**:
1. To use complex and expensive Radio



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