Senior Clinical Fellow in Radiology - Harefield Hospital

• To assist in the running of the clinical radiology service under the direction of the Clinical Lead, including thoracic interventional procedures
• Depending on the mutually agreed post duration, the fellow will be expected to gain competence in advanced cardiac CT reporting and thoracic interventional techniques . For the appropriate candidate, a level 2 accreditation may be possible in CMR.
• There are no formalised research duties in the job plan for this position. However, depending on the individual and the mutually-agreed duration of the post, the fellow may be involved in radiology research and peer-reviewed publication.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care at all times. To liaise with the superintendent radiographers with regard to clinical service issues.
• There is an on call responsibility as part of the role and it is currently a 1:5 rota

• Assisting in the running of the radiology service under the direction of the Clinical Lead for Radiology
• To maintain a high standard of patient care at all times.
• To liaise with the Imaging Superintendents with regard to clinical service issues.
• To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised when necessary. Paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.
• To observe safety regulations with particular regard to the Local Rules and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
• To train radiographers, technologists and other doctors
• The post holder will maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary team within the hospital.
• To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
• To communicate appropriately with other members of staff, giving support and advice where necessary.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination and to assess specific communication needs of individual patients.
• To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, e.g. checking pregnancy status before an examination.
• To explain procedures and reassure patients who may have concerns r in order to gain their cooperation.
• To report any equipment failure to the Imaging Superintendents
• To abide by the Trusts core behaviours for staff and all other Trust Policies including standing financial instructions, research governance, codes and practices and health and safety policies
• To maintain confidentiality of image data.
• To report faults in the data information systems in use in the department.
• To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.
• The post holder will attend the clinical departmental meetings.

Essential

• Sound knowledge of plain film reporting and basic ultrasound
• Ability to perform doppler studies
• Ability to interpret general CT studies
• Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements