Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast Imaging and Intervention Sheffield

Job summary

The appointment is to commence in February 2027 for a fixed term period of 12 months due to time limited funding. FRCR or an equivalent qualification is an essential requirement for the post. This post does not award a National Training Number and is not recognised as a 'training post'. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to registrar who completed a minimum of 5 years training in clinical radiology including subspecialist training in clinical radiology.

The proposed interview date for the post will be during the week commencing 28 September 2026.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

About us

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

• Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
• Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
• Unity - Work in partnership with others
• Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment. They will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence and will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the department.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Basic Medical Degree
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Understanding the principles of research and interpretation of research findings

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Clinical experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner having completed a minimum of 5 years training in clinical radiology including subspecialist training in clinical radiology.
• The ability to undertake a broad range of Breast Radiology investigations including diagnostic & interventional procedures independently/under indirect supervision.
• Willingness to acquire/improve clinical skills & knowledge in Breast Imaging.
• Ability to report acute and elective general radiology CT imaging.
• Evidence of experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

• Proficient IT skills
• Knowledge of fundamental issues in Radiology Departments including IR(ME)R, Risk Management & QA

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).