Clinical Fellow

Overview

To provide supervised first-class clinical service in HandN Cross Sectional imaging. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in HandN imaging. To provide HandN Ultrasound and US guided FNA and Biopsy (under supervision). To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic Radiology. To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting. To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, REAL and other Departmental Meetings. To prepare for and lead on discussions in Specialist HandN MDTMs. In addition to HandN, the fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in acute IP and trauma reporting, which will help maintain their acute and general reporting skills.

Responsibilities

Provide supervised HandN cross sectional imaging and radiology reports.

Offer specialist radiological opinion and reporting in HandN imaging.

Carry out HandN Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided FNA/biopsy under supervision.

Supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic Radiology.

Contribute to imaging advice and reporting, and participate in departmental governance activities.

Participate in Radiology Audit, REAL and other departmental meetings.

Lead discussions in Specialist HandN MDTMs and support acute IP/trauma reporting to maintain skills.

Qualifications

MB ChB (or equivalent)

MBBS (or equivalent)

Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)

Eligible for specialist register in Radiology

CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview

Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology

Evidence of continuing medical education, experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines, understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable criteria

Publication of audit results; understanding principles of research

Proven track record in research; publication of research

Experience in obtaining funding for research

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to use patient information systems; ability to organise own time

Punctuality, initiative; motivation to develop new services; ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Good communication skills and leadership qualities; ability to work as part of a multi-professional team

You must have appropriate UK professional registration

About the Trust and DepartmentThe radiology department at Aintree University Hospital, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool group is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitable post-FRCR and post-CCT candidate to take up this Head and Neck Imaging Fellowship. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK''s largest single-site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Important noticesNote: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 per annum as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close vacancies when a minimum number of applications have been received. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Further statements covering DBS, safeguarding, equal opportunities and flexible working are included in the original job description. The Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity and healthy work-life balance. We encourage applicants from under-represented groups and provide flexible working options where possible. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant ..... full job details .....