Clinical fellow in Gastrointestinal Imaging

This post is not a deanery training post and candidates will need to have obtained a CCT prior to starting the post.

Minimum 4 years of core radiology training experience in a UK recognized training scheme.

Previous experience in gastrointestinal imaging and research will be expected and prior CTC training would be an advantage.

Full GMC registration & Up to date licence to practice

Eligible to work in the UK

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Post CCT radiological trainees

Main duties of the job

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good

Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Demonstrates interest and realistic insight into clinical radiology, with an understanding of the role of the consultant radiologist in the modern NHS and an understanding of the structure of training in the UK

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates drive and initiative (leadership)

Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Clinical Fellow in Gastrointestinal Radiology will be based at predominantly at St Marks Hospital, but the post holder will also be expected to work in the Northwick Park Hospital occasionally to support a comprehensive imaging service across the LNWUH sites.

The post holder will spend their time participating in all areas of lower Gastrointestinal imaging activity within the Department of Radiology, with a unique opportunity to attend the complex cancer imaging MDT associated with a multidisciplinary clinic, in addition to the standard GI MDT meetings. They will also be expected to join the NPH registrar on-call rota.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full FRCR or equivalent
• To have obtained CCT by start of post

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent Additional related qualifications eg intercalated BSc, BA BMedSci or equivalent

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC registration Up to date licence to practice Eligible to work in the UK

Clinical experience
Essential

• Minimum of 4 years in a Radiology Training programme

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Understanding of the use of modern imaging techniques in current clinical practice
• Experienced in plain film reporting, CT / MR reporting, fluoroscopy and general ultrasound
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of GI subspecialty training
• Attendance on CTC training course or other evidence of CTC experience
• Reasonable manual dexterity with good hand-eye coordination

Research
Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Management
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Other
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Language
Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Skills
Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
• An enquiring and critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
• Finance: Knowledge of finance and budgets
• Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice.

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