Job summary
Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in gastrointestinal radiology to enhance a team of six gastrointestinal radiologists within an Imaging department of 48 WTE Consultant Radiologists.
To deliver a high quality gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary radiology service.
Main duties of the job
The Imaging Department at UHNM is a busy department providing both general and specialist services in diagnostic and interventional imaging which carries out over 700,000 examinations every year. There are established Lower GI, Hepato-pancreato-biliary, Oesophago-gastric, IBD and benign GI MDT's, with cover in rotation.
Image guided biopsies, aspirations and drainages to support inpatients and oncology patients are provided by GI Radiologists as part of the wider body radiology team. A Radiology day-case unit (8 bed) in the Radiology Department opened in January, 2017.
The Gastrointestinal Radiology Services are based on a strong ethos of Quality Assurance, Audit, Evidence and Research. The GI Radiologists are currently recruiters for four national and international multicentre studies, with grants for 2 local trials in progress. A recent HEE grant funded Stoke as a CTC training centre of excellence for Radiographers from across the Midlands. Areas of recent service improvement include expansion of the RIG service, 3T body MRI, endorectal cancer staging, TACE and a static PET scanner.
About us
The University Hospital is the main teaching hospital for the Keele University Undergraduate Medical School and there are close ties with the University of Keele and Staffordshire University.
There is a high level of skill-mix within the department and teaching and training of radiographers and junior radiologists is at the forefront. Every year, there are 7 junior radiologists joining the department for their training. We currently have 38 juniors at all levels and new training facilities. There are also strong and active connections with Keele Medical School. This brings about many teaching opportunities for candidates.
Research is a growing area of activity. A specialised research team within the department will help support research, studies and collaboration with other centres and the industry.
We are a top ranked trauma unit and a Consultant job here will provide great exposure to acute body radiology imaging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) 2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) 3.European Community Rights
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Awards/ Distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full time training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff. Training in medical education
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students and other disciplines
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of having undertaken original research
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) 2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) 3.European Community Rights
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Awards/ Distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full time training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff. Training in medical education
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students and other disciplines
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of having undertaken original research
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
