Job summary
The highly regarded Radiology department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Fellow with a specialist interest in Gastro-intestinal and Peritoneal Malignancy imaging.

The Radiology team provide an essential role in the Hampshire Hospitals PMI service which is the largest European Centre for PMI surgical procedures undertaking approximately 400 peritoneal malignancy operations a year.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post for 12 months aimed at a senior Radiology trainee wishing to gain further specialist experience in GI and Peritoneal Malignancy Imaging.

This appointment will support the expanding service, which has a reputation for high-quality patient care, innovation in service delivery and national and international leadership with highly experienced and clinical expert Radiologists.

The successful candidate will have an experienced Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. and support will be tailored to meet the training needs and interests of the post holder. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the acute day-time rota.

The candidate will also contribute to the general workload of the department and should be competent in plain film reporting, cross sectional imaging (CT/MR), fluoroscopy and ultrasound.

About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post.

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• oFRCR (or equivalent)
• oFull registration with the GMC
• oPost FRCR experience in GI imaging/oncology

Desirable

• oHigher qualification (MRCP or MRCS)

Clinical Expereince and Knowledge
Essential

• oPost FRCR experience in GI imaging/oncology
• oAll applicants should have a solid background in General Radiology and experience of reporting in plain films, ultrasound, CT and MRI.

Desirable

• oBasic interventional skills (e.g. biopsies, drainages)

Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential

• oAbility to supervise, cover and report on examinations carried out by radiographers
• oExperience in conducting clinico-radiological meetings or MDTs.
• oWillingness to use Voice Recognition systems

Research and Teaching skills
Essential

• oWillingness to participate in teaching to promote role expansion and skill mix among the radiographic staff
• oWillingness to teach medical students and junior medical staff
• oInterest in research

Desirable

• oAbstracts and presentations
• oPeer review publications
• oExperience in teaching

Other specific requirements
Essential

• oThe ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within and outside Radiology
• oTeam player and ability to be flexible
• oExcellent communication and leadership skills
• oAbility to work under pressure and prioritise workload

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.