Job summary
Fellowship in Thoracic Radiology.
Main site of activity: SMH, CXH, HH
Accountable to Dr Afshin Alavi (CD), Dr Brynmor Jones (CD), Dr Edward Barden (Head of Specialty Thoracic Radiology), Dr Samir Mahboobani (Head of Training Thoracic Radiology).
Applicants should possess FRCR or equivalent. They should have CCTd or achieved equivalent consultant competency prior to the start date of the fellowship.
ICHNT offers tertiary level services in cardiology, respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery. It is a busy radiology department with 4 cardiothoracic radiology consultants, 2 thoracic radiology consultants, 3 cardiac radiologists. In addition, radiologists work closely with the imaging cardiologists at Hammersmith Hospital.
ICHNT covers a broad caseload encompassing all fields of cardiothoracic medicine/imaging. In addition, ICHNT is a specialist haematological oncology unit offering stem cell transplantation and a specialist renal unit with renal and pancreatic transplant services. These particularly vulnerable cohorts of patient's require regular input from the respiratory medicine services based at Hammersmith Hospital.
The Trust has a busy lung oncology service which offers stereotactic ablative radiotherapy. We offer a full cohort of nuclear medicine imaging modalities.
This fellowship aims to offer advanced training in all subspecialties and across all modalities of thoracic imaging (CT/MR/US).
Main duties of the job
- Thoracic reporting across all imaging modalities.
- Leading CT guided intervention lists (lung biopsy, lung cancer localisation, complex chest drainage). US guided intervention lists are also accessible.
- Participation on the rota for the various MDTs in thoracic imaging.
- Timetabled management session for project work across the sector to optimise the efficiency with regards to TLHC/lung cancer screening and the onwards referral for PET and radiologically guided sampling. This will have PA support.
- Optional 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.
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, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid-19 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 thoracic radiologist. This includes diagnostic and interventional training as well as opportunity to take part in management projects alongside RM Partners West London Cancer Alliance. This will give invaluable experience that will prove useful for Consultant Practice.
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 run at least one CT guided lung biopsy list with consultant support as needed.
Candidates will be expected to take part in a number of subspecialised thoracic radiology MDTs (Cancer, Screening review, ILD, Infectious disease etc.), with a view to leading these independently.
Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved with in house quality improvement/governance projects.
See sample job plan below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
CT Intervention
Lung Cancer MDT/reporting
ILD MDT/
Reporting
Nodule MDT/SRM/
Reporting
Duty US
PM
MDT prep/reporting
Cardiac CT
Management/
Research/
SPA
Duty reporting
CT Intervention/
reporting
Regular weekly MDTs include:
General respiratory MDTs for each of the three main sites (3 in total)
Infectious respiratory diseases (incorporated into the SMH general meeting above)
ILD MDTs (2 in total)
Lung cancer (once a week)
Diagnostic lung cancer/nodule MDT (once a week)
Screening review meeting (currently incorporated into the nodule MDT)
Pleural MDT (once a week)
Fungal infection MDT (once monthly)
On-call: option to join the fellow rota (1:6 rota). According to the wishes of the successful candidate. If he/she takes part, this would include an on-call pay supplement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Physical requirements
Essential
- Physically capable of working as general radiologist
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Communication Skills
Essential
- Fluent English speaker. Experience of PACS/VR reporting
Flexibility
Essential
- Medical Professional level
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- oPresentations at national or international meetings
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals
- oTeaching qualification
Audit
Essential
- oBasic understanding of the audit process
- oExperience in clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training/qulaification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to independently report CT/MR/US/PlainFilm in general radiology in an on call setting
- Proficient in thoracic imaging with a view to independent practice early on
Desirable
- oAbility in US guided intervention
- oCardiac CT Level 2 or 3
- oAbility to independently lead thoracic radiology MDTs
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in wide range of imaging modalities and specialties
- Pre-CCT Subspecialty training in MSK imaging
Desirable
- Experience of working in a level 1 trauma centre
Team Work
Essential
- Medical Professional level, excellent team working experience and skills
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Need to have CCT (or equivalent) in radiology and have achieved all core skills for thoracic radiology
Language
Essential
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY