Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist in Thoracic/Cardiothoracic
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Salford Royal Hospital has a vacancy for a Consultant Radiologist with an interest in thoracic/cardiothoracic cross-sectional imaging. An interest in practicing or developing sub-specialty intervention is welcomed but is not essential. This is a new post with the candidate helping to support and develop the sub-specialty thoracic service along with the current team of 2.7 WTE substantive Consultants. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in sub-specialty MDTs and contribute to the general work of the department including the general diagnostic radiology on call, currently 1 in 14.
The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice and be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate management team for further discussion
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in thoracic/cardiothoracic imaging. Interest in intervention is welcome but not essential. The successful candidate will have a primary base at Salford Royal Hospital, although sessions may be required at other sites.
The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including on call which is Specialist Trainee led with Consultant supervision. This service (currently a 1 in 14) is between 5pm to 9:30pm (Mon-Thur). The weekend service is 5-7pm (Fri) and 9am to 5pm (Sat-Sun). Overnight outsourcing is in place until 9am 7 days a week. Home workstations are provided to all consultants for protected daytime reporting, flexible working, and remote review of on call imaging. There are separate diagnostic and interventional Neuroradiology on call rotas to cover all aspects of acute Neuroradiology. Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and develop services.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainers standards
Entry on Specialist Register
Essential criteria
- Entry on the Specialist Register
- PGME Supervisor Status
- Clinical Knowledge and expertise
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Essential criteria
- FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Wide experience in Radiology, with sub-specialty skills appropriate to the post
Essential criteria
- Cross-sectional knowledge
- Dedicated sub-speciality training
- CPD
- Knowledge of legal, ethical, political agendas
- Audit
- MDT working
Desirable criteria
- Publication of Research
- Teaching and training
Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
Desirable criteria
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
Research
Essential criteria
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Desirable criteria
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
Essential criteria
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Commitment to own/shared goals
- Effective partnership working
- Teamwork
- Values others
- Work well under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Demonstrates integrity
- People skills and excellent communication skills
- Vision
- Leadership
- Innovative and drives improvement
- Empathy
- Gives clear explanations to patients and colleagues
- Influencing and persuading skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports
Essential criteria
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandeep Upile
- Job title
- SCO Body Radiology Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4547
- Additional information
Dr Sandeep Upile
Radiology CD Body Imaging at SCO
Tel: 0161 206 4547
E mail: [email protected]
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