Job summary
This is a Clinical Fellowship post, dedicated to Clinical Radiology.
The Fellowship is for a fixed term of 12 months and it is expected that the Fellow will undertake supervised clinical radiology work as well as trial activity. A shorter duration of Fellowship may be negotiated.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will spend most of his/her time at Velindre, supported by the Consultant Radiologists at Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC). They will have the opportunity to further their experience in body CT, body MRI, Neuro-oncological imaging, Acute Oncological Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and limited cancer specific interventional procedures.
There will be opportunities to attend various MDT meetings as well as Acute Oncology Service meetings. Also exposure will be provided to radiological support for image guided radiotherapy planning. They will also spend time on trial scans and their reports. They will be adequately supervised in all their activities. Their exact job plan will be developed in discussion with The Head of Clinical Radiology. The general workload will be light and there will be plenty of learning opportunities in the field of cancer imaging.
The post is suitable for a junior radiologist looking forward to gaining experience in oncological imaging.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Supporting professional activities include: Self education, attending teaching sessions in the department, attending audit and educational/discrepancy meetings in the department, audit preparations, poster/oral presentations for meetings/conferences. Study leave of 10 working days will be allocated for attending courses and conferences. Leave will also be allocated for RCR examinations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR - part or full/or equivalent qualification in Clinical Radiology
- Significant experience of radiology training
- Principles of cancer imaging
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and research relevant to cancer
- Track record of previous clinical or academic publications (poster/oral) and/or other research work
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Radiology experience at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Experience of writing abstracts/papers for presentation and Publication
- Previous research experience
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical research colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and sectors
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications and radiotherapy outlining/planning systems
- Able to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Able to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time
Desirable
- Able to sustain good working relationships with other research and health professionals
- Evidence of a capacity to exercise initiative in a versatile and strategic way over a wide range of responsibilities
- Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a variety of different audiences
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
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL