Clinical Fellow in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the clinical CMR service under the direction of the Clinical Lead, being fully trained in CMR safety, delivering a safe NHS service and being present at CMR scans.
• Depending on the mutually agreed post duration, gain competence in advanced CMR techniques useful to an advanced heart failure and cardiothoracic transplant centre, including quantitative parametric mapping techniques and CMR of patients with cardiac devices, and achieve Level EACVI 2 or 3 accreditation in CMR as appropriate.
• No formalised research duties in job plan. However, may be involved in CMR research and peer‑reviewed publication depending on individual and agreed duration.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care at all times.
• Liaise with the Chief Technologist in CMR regarding clinical service issues; liaise with the Cross‑sectional Imaging Superintendent, physics and clinical staff to ensure safe operation of all imaging equipment; observe infection control measures; observe safety regulations including Local Rules for CMR and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Remove patient property when necessary, train radiographers, technologists and other doctors in MR scanning equipment and CMR techniques, welcome visitors, maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with staff and patients, use MR scanning equipment safely, report equipment failures, maintain confidentiality of image data, record all scan episodes, fully train in duties, participate in the continuing development programme, attend departmental meetings and perform other duties under the guidance of the CMR Clinical Lead.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual's personal circumstances as well as the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the onboarding process.

Equal Opportunity

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

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