Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is offering a fellowship in Thoracic Radiology. This 12-month position provides advanced training in thoracic imaging, including diagnostic and interventional procedures. Candidates will work alongside experienced clinicians, gaining exposure to a variety of cases and participating in quality improvement projects. The role includes responsibilities such as leading intervention lists, participating in MDTs, and contributing to research opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle schemes

Car leases

Leisure memberships

Qualifications

• GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner.
• Presentations/publications at national/international meetings.

Responsibilities

• Thoracic reporting across all imaging modalities.
• Leading CT-guided intervention lists.
• Participation in MDTs in thoracic imaging.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Fellowship in Thoracic Radiology

Main site of activity: SMH, CXH, HH

Applicants should possess FRCR or an equivalent qualification. They should have CCTd or achieved equivalent consultant competency prior to the start date of the fellowship.

The post will run for a fixed term of 12 months.

Background: ICHNT covers a broad caseload encompassing all fields of cardiothoracic medicine and imaging. It includes a specialist haematological oncology unit offering stem cell transplantation and a renal unit with transplant services. These vulnerable cohorts require regular input from respiratory services based at Hammersmith Hospital. The Trust also has a busy lung oncology service with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy and offers a full range of nuclear medicine imaging modalities.

The recent NHS rollout of Total Lung Health Checks and Lung Cancer Screening has increased demand for lung cancer imaging and interventions, providing training opportunities in diagnostic and interventional radiology and NHS management skills.

This fellowship aims to provide advanced training in all subspecialties and modalities of thoracic imaging (CT/MR/US). Candidates will also gain exposure to general radiology with tertiary cases across all fields.

Main duties of the job

• Thoracic reporting across all imaging modalities.
• Leading CT-guided intervention lists (lung biopsy, localisation, complex chest drainage). US-guided interventions are also available.
• Participation in MDTs in thoracic imaging.
• On-call work as part of a senior fellow rota (~1:6), supporting junior radiology registrars in services including stroke, neurosurgery, vascular imaging, trauma, and general radiology.
• Involvement in quality improvement and governance projects.
• Research opportunities in cutting-edge clinical radiology.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you will work with leading clinicians in a vibrant environment that values expertise, kindness, collaboration, and aspiration. We offer career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and benefits like cycle schemes, car leases, and leisure memberships. We support vaccination and conduct virtual interviews during Covid-19.

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Job responsibilities

This post provides advanced training in thoracic radiology, including diagnostic, interventional, and management projects with RM Partners West London Cancer Alliance. It involves supervised reporting, running CT-guided lung biopsy lists, leading thoracic MDTs, and participating in quality projects. A detailed job description is attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner
• FRCR or equivalent

Physical requirements

• Physically capable of general radiology work
• Occupational health clearance

Communication Skills

• Fluent English, experience with PACS/VR reporting

Flexibility

• Medical professional level

Academic achievements

• Presentations/publications at national/international meetings
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Teaching qualification (preferred)

Audit

• Understanding of clinical audit process
• Experience in clinical audit
• Management training/qualification (desirable)

Clinical skills

• Independent reporting in general radiology, CT, US, MRI

Specialty experience

• Independent reporting in CT/MR/US/Plain Film in on-call settings
• Proficiency in thoracic imaging and interventions
• Experience with CT-guided lung biopsy and drainage
• Cardiac CT Level 1; US-guided intervention; Cardiac CT Level 2 or 3; leading thoracic MDTs

Teamwork

• Excellent team working skills at medical professional level

Language

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions.

Salary: £41,750 - £64,288 per annum + London Weighting + Band 1b