Job summary
IOUK job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join two well-integrated Interventional Radiology (IR) teams as part of a nationally supported Interventional Oncology (IO) fellowship.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce acollaborative Interventional Oncology UK (IOUK) Fellowship, organised by IOUK and funded in partnership with industry. This is aone-year, post-CCT fellowship, rotating equally between the two trusts.
The Fellow will undertake:
- First six monthsat Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), under the mentorship ofDr Tze Chan
- Second six monthsat The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, under the mentorship ofDr Peter Littler
This fellowship provides an outstanding opportunity to consolidate existing IR competencies while gaining advanced training in some of the most complex and cutting-edge IO techniques currently available in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will gain hands-on experience in established Interventional Oncology procedures, including:
- Liver ablation
- Renal ablation
- Lung ablation
- Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
- Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE)
- Portal Vein Embolisation / Dual vein embolisation (PVE)
Exposure toemerging and advanced techniques, such asIrreversible Electroporation (IRE)andElectrochemotherapy(ECT), will be provided where available.
Dedicated sessions will also be included to maintain core IR and IO skills in preparation for a future consultant appointment.
There will beno compulsory on-call commitment, allowing protected time for academic development. The Fellow will be expected to complete a research project suitable for submission to an international meeting, with mandatory presentation at IOUK.
Funding will be provided for:
- Attendance atone international conference
- Attendance atIOUK
The stated aim of this fellowship is toexpand access to Interventional Oncology services across the UK. Applicants who demonstrate a credible and realistic plan to implement or expand IO services following completion of the fellowship will be given additional weighting during selection.
In addition to the clinical challenges of the role, the fellowship offers strong support forteaching, education, research, and audit.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT)
LUHFT provides an extensive portfolio of vascular and oncological interventions delivered acrossfour IR theatreson two sites and IR CT Intervention suite equipped withSiemens Artis Zee, Artis Pheno and Siemens Somatom Definition Edge systems.
LUHFT is one of thelargest TACE centres in the UKand provides access to all currently approved ablation technologies, includingmicrowave ablation, IRE, and cryoablation.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NFT)
NFT provides an extensive portfolio of vascular and oncological interventions delivered acrossfour IR theatres and a CT suite for ablations on two sites. NFT is a liver transplant centre, a tertiary referral centre and the largest SIRT centre for HCC in the UK.
Both NFT and LUHFT are tertiary referral centres for numerous IO procedures e.g.: -
- Liver tumour ablation
- Renal tumour ablation
- Lung tumour ablation
- SIRT (Y90)
- Portal vein embolization / Double vein embolisation
- TACE
Diagnostic radiology skills will be maintained through dedicated reporting sessions relevant to vascular and oncological practice. The Fellow will be directly supervised throughout the fellowship, with a clear emphasis on developing safe, independent practice.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following appointment:
- The Fellow will completesix months of training at each centre
- Competency will be achieved in apre-agreed portfolio of IO procedures, with formal sign-off by the lead trainer at each site
Training will include:
- Transarterial and percutaneous cancer therapies
- Disease-modifying techniques such as:
- Percutaneous ablation
- Transarterial tumour embolisation
- Radioembolisation
- Supportive IO skills including biopsy, drainage, and complex stenting
Fellows will be expected to actively participate inaudit and research, with the aim of presenting work at an international conference. Additional merit will be awarded to applicants demonstrating a clear strategy to deploy acquired skills to develop or expand IO services.
The role involvescross-site workingto maximise exposure to specialist services at each institution. A minimum ofsix programmed activities (PAs)will be dedicated to IR, with additional PAs allocated for reporting, doctor-of-the-day duties, and SPA/research activity.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be withinsix months of achieving CCTin the six-year RCR Interventional Radiology training pathway. Equivalent training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following appointment:
- The Fellow will completesix months of training at each centre
- Competency will be achieved in apre-agreed portfolio of IO procedures, with formal sign-off by the lead trainer at each site
Training will include:
- Transarterial and percutaneous cancer therapies
- Disease-modifying techniques such as:
- Percutaneous ablation
- Transarterial tumour embolisation
- Radioembolisation
- Supportive IO skills including biopsy, drainage, and complex stenting
Fellows will be expected to actively participate inaudit and research, with the aim of presenting work at an international conference. Additional merit will be awarded to applicants demonstrating a clear strategy to deploy acquired skills to develop or expand IO services.
The role involvescross-site workingto maximise exposure to specialist services at each institution. A minimum ofsix programmed activities (PAs)will be dedicated to IR, with additional PAs allocated for reporting, doctor-of-the-day duties, and SPA/research activity.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be withinsix months of achieving CCTin the six-year RCR Interventional Radiology training pathway. Equivalent training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation and personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise own time
- Punctuality, Initiative
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation and personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise own time
- Punctuality, Initiative
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
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).
