Clinical Research Fellow (Neuroradiology) (NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point [...]

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLH recherche un Clinical Research Fellow en Neuroradiologie pour un rôle à temps plein alliant recherche et pratiques cliniques. Le candidat aidera à la mise en œuvre de solutions novatrices pour améliorer le diagnostic des tumeurs cérébrales tout en travaillant dans l'un des principaux hôpitaux d'enseignement de Londres. Ce poste est idéal pour un radiologue sympathique, souhaitant approfondir son expérience en neuroradiologie dans un environnement collaboratif.

Benefits

Intérêts sur prêts saisonniers

Accès à des réductions sur des magasins de détail

Programme de bien-être des employés

Qualifications

• Connaissances en modélisation complexe dans les neurosciences.
• Expérience en neuroradiologie.
• Engagement envers la recherche de haute qualité.

Responsibilities

• Développer des modèles mathématiques pour la classification des gliomes.
• Évaluer l'efficacité et l'équité des services.
• Développer des systèmes hospitaliers prototypes pour la neuro-oncologie.

Skills

Machine learning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MRCP / FRCR qualification

Full GMC Registration

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Neuroimaging software

Job description

Current vacancies

Clinical Research Fellow (Neuroradiology)

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area Imaging Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract 12 months (Fixed term funding) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-5955-A

Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town London Salary £61,825 Per Annum + London weighting (out of hours as per JD) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full time Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroradiology: 50% research at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and 50% clinical in The Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust for a 12 month period from 1st January 2024, although there may be scope to extend the position.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. The applicant will gain research experience in application of mathematical models to improve diagnosis of brain tumours at UCL Institute of Neurology and will support the diagnostic neuroradiology workload in one of London’s premiere Teaching Hospital Trusts. This post would suit a post-FRCR or post-CCT radiologist, with some prior research experience, who wishes to gain a further dedicated period of experience in diagnostic neuroradiology at a recognised Neuroscience Centre.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake a research project to improve early diagnosis of gliomas using a combined methylation array profile and MRI deep learning model. Specifically, the candidate will undertake:

• Development and refinement of mathematical models for methylation classification of gliomas and meningiomas.
• Evaluation of utility, efficiency, equity for all patients as service evaluation.
• Development of prototype hospital systems for neuro-oncology to enhance patient care, improve survival prediction, and assist clinical decision making.

Candidates must hold full GMC registration have obtained their FRCR 2B qualification. Essential qualifications for this post include some dedicated experience in neuroradiology, preferably at a recognised centre. The post is offered on a whole-time basis. Applications for a part-time appointment will be considered.

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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.

This vacancy may close before the current 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*

*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 second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

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

Person specification

Knowledge, experience & Qualifications

• General machine learning experience.
• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative.
• Interested in research and a commitment to supporting high quality research.
• Completion of FRCR (or equivalent)
• GMC registration (in progress and full registration – by the time of appointment)
• Post CCT

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge of complex modelling within neuroscience, neuroimaging, or healthcare.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competency in reporting cross-sectional CT/MR examinations
• Competency in performing ultrasound
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of software development cycles and practices
• Experience of translating science and engineering into real-world solutions
• Experience with common neuroimaging and statistical analysis software packages (e.g. Pandas, SciPy, FSL, SPM, Nibabel, Nilearn, Seaborn, Matplotlib).

Clinical Skills

• Skills in diagnostic neuroradiology.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
• Excellent written and oral communicating with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.

Personal and People Development

• Takes responsibility for own personal development plan

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

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.