Radiology Research Doctor

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sutton seeks a Radiology Research Fellow for training in functional imaging and research methods. Candidates must possess a medical degree and be training in Diagnostic Radiology. Responsibilities include applying image analysis tools and working in a multidisciplinary team on cancer research. This role offers a salary range of £65,048 to £73,992 per annum.

Qualifications

• A primary medical degree (M.B., B.S or equivalent).
• Currently undergoing training in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Radiology Research Experience.
• Oncological Imaging Experience.
• IT Skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Functional Research Ultra Sound and whole body MRI.
• Apply image analysis tools to evaluate imaging datasets.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Research enthusiasm

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Radiology training (minimum 4 years)

Eligible for GMC registration

Holding FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Radiology Research Fellow h based in the Department of Radiology. The Drug Development Unit, a designated Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, is widely regarded as the worldwide leader in phase I clinical trials. We have our own dedicated in-patient and daycare (and some outpatient facilities) unit, Oak Ward, within the Royal Marsden.The post-holder should hold a primary medical degree (M.B., B.S or equivalent) and be currently undertaking training in Diagnostic Radiology.

Main duties of the job

This is a good opportunity for a research-focused training in functional imaging and imaging research methods and the post-holder will learn about Functional Research Ultra Sound, whole body MRI, and apply image analysis tools to evaluate imaging datasets, working within a multidisciplinary environment with the Drug Development Unit and Prostate Targeted Therapy Group. The fellowship will be supervised by Dr. Nina Tunariu.

About us

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.

Job responsibilities

For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education

• Radiology training (minimum 4 years)
• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for GMC registration
• Holding FRCR or equivalent

Experience

• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• IT Skills
• Radiology Research Experience
• Oncological Imaging Experience

Skills

• A methodical approach, the ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to organise work and time around a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Enthusiasm for research

Other

• The ability to work as part of a team, initiative decision making ability
• The ability to work independently within a team environment
• Effective communication
• Committed to personal & professional development
• Able to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

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.

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum incl. HCAS