Clinical Research Fellow in Congenital MRI

Job description

Job responsibilities

A key feature of LHCH is its Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Unit which delivers care to an even larger geographic area, the entire North West of England, North Wales and Isle of Man, - 8.6 million people to support, of whom 25,000 patients will have congenital heart disease through a comprehensive network. It is one of the largest ACHD units in the world.

The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service

The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service is the Level 1 Specialist Surgical Centre for the North West of England and North Wales. It provides specialised congenital heart services for a catchment of circa 8.6million people. The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service is a collaboration between four trusts in Liverpool comprising; Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Heart and Chest Foundation Trust, Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The four partner organisations provide an all age congenital cardiac service with a campus based model of care.

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital will provide Level 1 services for children with CHD. Level 1 services for adults with congenital heart disease will be provided jointly by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Specialised Obstetric Services are delivered jointly between Liverpool and Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

The Post

This post is based at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the consultants who perform cross sectional MRI for patients with congenital heart disease.

Outpatient work will include a minimum of two weekly ACHD clinics and flexibility across sites for clinic may be required.

The successful candidate will be expected to become competent in ACHD MRI at the end of their post. We would expect a suitably trained appointee to perform and report at least 300 MRI cases by the end of their fellowship covering both congenital and acquired heart disease cases.

LHCH is a foundation trust, which has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment the Centre is able to provide:

180 medical and surgical beds

26 day case beds

12 bed cystic fibrosis ward

10 CCU beds; 24 surgical ITU beds (potential to expand to 30)

8 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres

Endoscopy suite

Recovery room

X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT scanner and MRI scanner

Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories

One shared pacing/aneurysm theatre

Research laboratories

Electronics workshop

Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK), or equivalent

Desirable

• MD (Res)/Higher degree
• Post CCT in Cardiology (or equivalent)
• EACVI or SCMR Level 1/2 or equivalent experience and knowledge (as outlined in SCMR guidance)

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• Clinical experience in ACHD with evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Experience in cardiovascular imaging and or MR including attendance at courses

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Well-organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable ability to relate to and work within a team.

Desirable

• Proficiency in the use of MRI post-processing software

Values

Essential

• Excellent
• Compassionate
• Safe

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)