Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardio-Thoracic Radiology

Job summary

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 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 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the Radiology and Imaging team, currently consisting of 12 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-Vascular and 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.

The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research and audit. The appointee will also 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 candidates will have shared secretarial support and appropriate equipment.

About us

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 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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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 Radiology scanning equipment safely and responsibly.

2. To report any equipment failure to the Lead Radiographers.

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

(E) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:

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

2. To maintain confidentiality of image data and patient records.

3. To report faults in the data information systems in use in the department.

4. To record all scan episodes with Department's office staff.

(F) TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:

1. The post-holder will be fully trained in their duties.

2. Further help in audit and research techniques will be provided as required.

3. To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.

4. Training by the post-holder of other members of staff will be required as necessary.

5. The post holder will achieve and maintain an appropriate level of competency in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

6. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake ALS training.

(G) AUDIT/RESEARCH:

1. To undertake audit and research duties under the direction of the Lead and to participate in assisting with clinical research studies.

2. Clinical audit and research will be carried out under the guidance of the Lead, and in accordance with the Departmental Guidelines.

3. To attend scientific conferences in order to present, as approved by the Lead.

(H) OTHERS:

Typical weekly job plan may 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 of all the trainees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBCh (UK) or equivalent primary medical qualification Post-graduate training in Radiology (MD) GMC registration with licence to practice (or entry expected within 6 months) FRCR or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Desire to pursue specialist training in Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Radiology Desire to enter Specialist Register (or entry expected within 12 months)

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience in cross-sectional Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Radiology 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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills Reliable 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 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)

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