Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare provider in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology. This 12-month position offers extensive experience in advanced imaging techniques during a pivotal time in your medical career. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in radiology and a commitment to patient care. The trust values diversity and promotes a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Innovative research opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Completed 3-4 years of training as a specialist registrar in radiology.
• Demonstrate motivation and interest in thoracic and cardiac imaging.
• Wide experience in general radiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead CT and MRI lists, including administration of beta blockade.
• Participate in training and assessment programs.
• Supervise and support the Radiographic team.

Skills

Motivation for thoracic and cardiac imaging

Semi-independent reporting

Computer literacy

Teaching experience

Supervisory skills

Pattern recognition

Education

Full GMC registration

MBBS or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Tools

PACS/VR reporting

Job description

Go back Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology

The closing date is 29 September 2025

FELLOWSHIP POST IN CARDIAC AND THORACIC RADIOLOGY

Royal Papworth Hospital is the Regional centre for cardiothoracic services and has a reputation for innovation and research. Specialist services include pulmonary hypertension, transplantation, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, thoracic oncology and cardiothoracic surgery. The radiology department is very well equipped with state of the art equipment including two Siemens Force CT scanners, and 1.5/3.0T MRIs for cardiac work. The post will provide excellent experience in all aspects of cardiac and thoracic radiology. There are opportunities for research.

Radiology Cardiothoracic Fellowship/StR Post

One post is available for a period of 12 months commencing Summer 2026. Consideration will be given for other start dates. The post is suitable for trainees who hold a current NTN. Those who are interested without an NTN, or who are post CCT could be appointed as a LAS or Trust Clinical Fellow. Specialist Registrars currently enrolled in a UK training programme (other than the East of England Deanery), who will be within 5 years when starting and wish to retain their National Training Number (NTN) whilst at Papworth, should discuss 'out-of-programme-training' (OOPT) with their Training Programme Director.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Angela Tasker on 01223 639449 or by email [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

*Actively participate in all aspects of imaging within the department including leading CT and MRI lists. This includes administration of beta blockade, supervising stress examinations and 1st reporting all types of imaging examinations. Supervision of and support for the Radiographic team

*Participate fully in all aspects of the training and assessment programme

Please see JD for full details

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Full GMC registration and license to practice in the UK
• *MBBS or equivalent
• *FRCR or equivalent

Experience

• *To have completed 3-4 years of training as a specialist registrar in radiology.
• *Candidate's should be able to demonstrate clear motivation and interest in thoracic and cardiac imaging
• *Wide experience in all aspects of general radiology
• *Ability to work/report at least semi- independently
• *Computer literate with data manipulation skills
• *Evidence of participation in teaching
• *Ability to supervise and train junior staff
• *Experience of PACS/VR reporting
• *Critical appraisal of literature
• *Good pattern recognition
• *Reasonable manual dexterity with good eye-hand co-ordination.
• *Demonstration of maintaining CPD
• *Level I accreditation in cardiac CT and/or cardiac MRI

Additional Criteria

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
• Please see JD for full person specification

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.

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust