Clinical Research Fellow in Congenital MRI

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs. As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality. Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals: + Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care + Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care + Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs + Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care + Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation. Our Mission "Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", This post is based at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the consultants who perform cross sectional MRI for patients with congenital heart disease. Outpatient work will include a minimum of two weekly ACHD clinics and flexibility across sites for clinic may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to become competent in ACHD MRI at the end of their post. We would expect a suitably trained appointee to perform and report at least 300 MRI cases by the end of their fellowship covering both congenital and acquired heart disease cases., + ACHD Outpatient clinics + MRI sessions with standalone reporting time + Ward Work: The fellow will not be expected to contribute to regular ward cover though in exceptions this may be needed + The expectation is that the appointed fellow will register for an MD/PhD at the University of Liverpool looking at areas of interest in congenital cardiac MR

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoqDetailed job description and main responsibilities A key feature of LHCH is its Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Unit which delivers care to an even larger geographic area, the entire North West of England, North Wales and Isle of Man, - 8.6 million people to support, of whom 25,000 patients will have congenital heart disease through a comprehensive network. It is one of the largest ACHD units in the world. The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service is the Level 1 Specialist Surgical Centre for the North West of England and North Wales. It provides specialised congenital heart services for a catchment of circa 8.6million people. The Liverpool Congenital Cardiac Service is a collaboration between four trusts in Liverpool comprising; Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Heart and Chest Foundation Trust, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The four partner organisations provide an all age congenital cardiac service with a campus based model of care. Alder Hey Children's Hospital will provide Level 1 services for children with CHD. Level 1 services for adults with congenital heart disease will be provided jointly by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Specialised Obstetric Services are delivered jointly between Liverpool and Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The Post This post is based at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the consultants who perform cross sectional MRI for patients with congenital heart disease. Outpatient work will include a minimum of two weekly ACHD clinics and flexibility across sites for clinic may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to become competent in ACHD MRI at the end of their post. We would expect a suitably trained appointee to perform and report at least 300 MRI cases by the end of their fellowship covering both congenital and acquired heart disease cases. LHCH is a foundation trust, which has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment the Centre is able to provide:

• 180 medical and surgical beds
• 26 day case beds
• 12 bed cystic fibrosis ward
• 10 CCU beds; 24 surgical ITU beds (potential to expand to 30)
• 8 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres
• Endoscopy suite
• Recovery room
• X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT scanner and MRI scanner
• Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
• 7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories
• One shared pacing/aneurysm theatre
• Research laboratories
• Electronics workshop
• Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible. Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post. All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview. As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address. From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants. If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants. Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust. Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies. The Trust is a no-smoking site. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job