Job summary
Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Radiology.Main site of activity: SMH, CXH, HHThe post will run for a fixed term of 12 months duration.Background:ICHNT offers tertiary level services in the management of digestive disease. This includes gastroenterology and hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, oesophago-gastric cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery (including complex and peritoneal surgery) and a cross-specialty pelvic floor service.The gastrointestinal radiology team is comprised of 10 consultant radiologists covering a broad spectrum of imaging within the subspecialty. They work closely with colleagues in interventional radiology and other subspecialties to provide a comprehensive radiology service. The department hosts the largest radiology training scheme in London and includes several core and senior trainees in GI radiology at any one time. In addition to clinical and training provision there is an academic service led by a Professor of gastrointestinal imaging at Imperial College.The department is an accredited site for the UK bowel cancer screening service, offering screening CT colonoscopy.This fellowship aims to offer advanced training in all subspecialties and across all modalities of gastrointestinal imaging (CT/MR/US/Fluoroscopy).Candidates will also have exposure to general radiology with tertiary level cases in all fields of radiology, including major trauma.
Main duties of the job
GI reporting across all imaging modalities. Involvement in the various MDTs in GI imaging. On call working as part of our senior fellow rota (~1:6). This would be to support the first on junior radiology registrars. Services include tertiary level multi-modality imaging in hyperacute stroke and neurosurgery, vascular imaging (including for renal and pancreatic transplant assessment), Level 1 major trauma, and all areas of general radiology. Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved with in house quality improvement/governance projects. Research opportunities are available in numerous areas of cutting edge clinical radiology.Teaching opportunities are available through the Imperial radiology training scheme.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this post is to provide further/advanced training to a subspecialised abdominal and GI radiologist.Candidates will be expected to take part in supervised reporting of all modalities in imaging with a plan to progress to more independent working.Candidates will be expected to take part in a number of subspecialised GI radiology MDTs.Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved with in house quality improvement/governance projects, GI radiology research and teaching sessions to trainees and radiographer colleagues.
For more information refer to attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this post is to provide further/advanced training to a subspecialised abdominal and GI radiologist.Candidates will be expected to take part in supervised reporting of all modalities in imaging with a plan to progress to more independent working.Candidates will be expected to take part in a number of subspecialised GI radiology MDTs.Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved with in house quality improvement/governance projects, GI radiology research and teaching sessions to trainees and radiographer colleagues.
For more information refer to attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at national or international meetings
- Teaching qualification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to independently report CT/MR/US/PlainFilm in general radiology in an on call setting
- Proficient in GI imaging with a view to independent practice early on
Desirable
- Ability in US guided intervention
- Ability to independently lead GI radiology MDTs
- Ability in CT colonoscopy reporting
Audit
Essential
- Basic understanding of the audit process
- Experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training/qulaification
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Need to have CCT (or equivalent) in radiology and have achieved all core skills for gastrointestinal radiology
Language
Essential
Physical requirements
Essential
- Physically capable of working as general radiologist
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at national or international meetings
- Teaching qualification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to independently report CT/MR/US/PlainFilm in general radiology in an on call setting
- Proficient in GI imaging with a view to independent practice early on
Desirable
- Ability in US guided intervention
- Ability to independently lead GI radiology MDTs
- Ability in CT colonoscopy reporting
Audit
Essential
- Basic understanding of the audit process
- Experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training/qulaification
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Need to have CCT (or equivalent) in radiology and have achieved all core skills for gastrointestinal radiology
Language
Essential
Physical requirements
Essential
- Physically capable of working as general radiologist
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
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).
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).
