Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for a post-CCT fellowship in abdominal and gynaecological radiology with non-vascular intervention.
Expected that the post will start by February 2025 for 12 months.
Weekend work 1:5 weekends Saturday/Sunday from 10am-6pm to cover acute imaging . No overnight on calls.
Main duties of the job
Bristol Royal Infirmary is a high-volume centre hosting multiple tertiary MDTs every week including upper and lower GI, hepatobiliary, gynae-oncology and neuroendocrine. As the oncology centre we offer a wide range of non-vascular intervention such as liver ablation and TACE. In addition to oncological work there is the option to explore pelvic floor imaging and placental MRI.
This role will involve supporting the five abdominal radiologists and three gynae radiologists in US, MRI and CT reporting as well as MDT preparation and non-vascular intervention. The position is based at the BRI.
There would be provision for one session of acute CT/MRI reporting per week and one plain film or general ultrasound session per week. The remaining sessions would be for specialist work. There are interventional sessions every day including ultrasound and CT guided procedures, biopsies and drains.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the University Hospital there would also be scope for becoming involved in both undergraduate and post-graduate radiology teaching.
For more details please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the University Hospital there would also be scope for becoming involved in both undergraduate and post-graduate radiology teaching.
For more details please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in radiology
- Interest in Abdominal/Gynaecological radiology
- Basic interventional techniques
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in general abdominal and gynaecological radiology
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Desirable
- Good interventional skills
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- FRCR
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in radiology
- Interest in Abdominal/Gynaecological radiology
- Basic interventional techniques
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in general abdominal and gynaecological radiology
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Desirable
- Good interventional skills
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- FRCR
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
