Clinical Fellow (Trust Grade Doctor) in GI/HPB Radiology

Job responsibilities

The timetable/job plan will be based on 33.65 hours 8.4 clinical sessions per week. Sessions will be based between the sites of St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). A further 4 hours/1 session per week is intended for private study, teaching preparation, audit and research.

Additionally, an alternate week evening general acute CT list will be incorporated into the fellowship timetable (2 hours plain time, 2 hours premium time = 2.35 hours per week total).

The successful applicants will provide a high-quality gastrointestinal radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this speciality. You will also develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal radiology and, participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme.

In addition, you will participate in departmental clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians). The successful applicants will also support the delivery of acute CT sessions as a senior radiologist.

Participation in departmental research is encouraged and the post holder will be required to contribute to the departmental journal club and educational meetings. The fellows are expected to participate in the teaching and supervision of specialist registrars, sonographers and radiographic staff

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent evidence of radiology training with at least 4.5 years in a UK recognised Radiology Training Scheme.
• The candidates should have or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in Clinical Radiology by the start of the post.

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCS, or other postgraduate degree

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one
• of the following, applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or, academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at
• least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the
• the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• At least 4.5 years experience in a recognised Radiology Training Scheme after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards /
• Make the care or your patient your first concern, provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient
• safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised protect and promote the health of patients and of the public. Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients
• Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests and be honest and open and act with integrity
• Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history and provide evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice

Desirable

• Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
• Some higher radiological training

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through,
• for example, audit and quality improvement Projects Capacity to work effectively with others
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/
• and commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines). Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; c
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality). Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).