Clinical Fellow (MT05)

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Radiology focused on uro-radiology. This full-time, 7-month fixed-term position will involve specialist imaging work and collaboration across North Central London Imaging Network within a leading NHS trust renowned for patient care and academic excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to free independent and confidential support

Large retail discounts and staff discount platform

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation available

Creative engagement opportunities through arts programs

Qualifications

• Must have Full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification is essential.
• At least one year of recognised sub-specialty training in Uro Radiology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a team focused on specialist urology imaging.
• Provide support for the prostate cancer diagnostic pathway.
• Engage in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in uro-radiology.

Skills

Independence in general acute and emergency radiology

Independence in general diagnostic and oncology imaging

Ability to communicate with clarity

Education

FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification

Full GMC registration and licence to practice

Research Doctorate: PhD, MD(res) or equivalent

Job description

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Job overview

We are delighted to be advertising a post for a Clinical Fellow in Radiology University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus to uro-radiology (urological imaging). The post will attract an honorary position with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a full-time 7-month fixed-term NHS post. The successful candidate will be based both at UCLH and North Middlesex University Hospital (part of the Royal Free Trust group). The clinical work will include specialist urology imaging at UCLH, some acute/general radiology at UCLH and support for the prostate cancer diagnostic pathway at North Middlesex.. Whilst based at UCLH, this innovative post affords the opportunity to build collaborations across North Central London Imaging Network. This post is supported by the North Central London Cancer Alliance. The post is hosted within Radiology Dept. in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board, UCLH. The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director at UCLH.

The post-holder should have sub-specialty interest in UroRadiology, as well as skills and experience in general radiology and oncology imaging to support the delivery of services, at UCLH and North Middlesex.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a close team of UroRadiologists at UCLH: Dr Doug Pendse, Dr Clare Allen, Dr Alex Kirkham, Dr Chun Wah So, Dr Louise Dickinson, Dr Navin Ramachandran, Dr Francesco Giganti, Dr Iztok Caglik, Dr Conrad von Stempel and Dr Miles Walkden. There is a strong training element with rotating senior and junior registrars.

The job does not include out-of-hours, on-call or weekend working.
The Urology Service is managed within the Surgical Specialties Division, part of the Surgery & Cancer Board, and is based at the site in Westmoreland St. It is the largest Urology Department in the UK comprising over 25wte consultant urologists. It is a highly specialist tertiary centre seeing referrals from across the UK and abroad as well as being a centre for excellence and research. The department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 4 sub-specialty teams. The teams work together closely along with other services such as Gynaecology, Oncology, Uro-radiology and Assisted Conception Unit. The subspecialty teams within the Urology Department are:
• Uro-oncology (including robotic surgery and focal therapy teams)
• Reconstruction - Male, Female and Adolescent
• Endo-urology and Stones
• Andrology

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.

Desirable criteria

• Research Doctorate: PhD, MD(res) or equivalent

Experience

Desirable criteria

• At least one year of recognised sub-specialty training in Uro Radiology.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Independence in general acute and emergency radiology.
• Independence in general diagnostic and oncology imaging.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to perform broad range of diagnostic uroradiology, including cross-sectional reporting, fluoroscopy and ultrasound.

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 480.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)