Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant Radiologist to join a team of 20 WTE Body Radiologists in a busy, dynamic department of 48 WTE radiology consultants delivering first class emergency and non-acute services.
We are a Level 1 Trauma centre for a population of 2.6 million, a regional Vascular Hub and the 3rd busiest vascular unit in England, the first 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service in the UK with an active role in training hybrid IRs to support the stroke service, and a regional centre for patient groups such as Cardiothoracic, GI, GU, Breast, Haematology/Oncology and Gynae imaging. The post-holder will be involved in imaging and interventions, which underpin these services, together with being part of a busy body emergency radiology on-call service.
The Imaging Department at UHNM is a busy department providing both general and specialist services in diagnostic and interventional imaging. It is a large department which carries out over 400,000 examinations every year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to a mix of diagnostic reporting sessions, diagnostic US Lists and MDT contribution. The provision of a first-class service supporting vascular surgery, urology, GI surgery, renal medicine, amongst others, with whom we have a well-established, warm and collaborative relationship and support patient management through MDT's and clinics. MDTs are rotated equally between colleagues with appropriate preparation and admin time allocated.
A desirable but not essential attribute would be the ability to contribute to the service for US, fluoroscopy and CT guided intervention.
Opportunities may exist for flexible working, extended working day and weekend working and additional PA's, depending on service need.
Working in an Acute Teaching Hospital with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research, and a high- quality patient experience affords exciting opportunities for a motivated candidate.
About us
UHNM has a robust diagnostic imaging training program, as part of the West Midlands Deanery. There are around 42 postgraduate doctors in training (PGiT), as well as at least one Foundation doctor. The on-call services are well supported by the PGDiT 24/7. To support training there is the award-winning West Midlands Imaging Academy based between both sites, offering a range of state-of-the-art simulators for US and interventional procedures together with rooms of dedicated workstation linked with the latest audiovisual equipment. The Imaging Academy has recently launched the first dedicated training programme for mechanical thrombectomy in England. Keele University Medical School has a radiology curriculum, with medical students rotating through the department.
The Imaging Service is based on a strong ethos of Quality Assurance, Audit, Evidence and Research. UHNM is a research active organisation with many active oncology trials, many of which require radiology support. The Imaging Department is also building up a portfolio of imaging-based research aligning to the Trust priority to become a major clinical research centre.
At UHNM we are adopting a continuous improvement methodology as the way we work operationally. It is underpinned by our Trust Values. All staff will be trained to work in this way and by using it we can all make small changes every day to improve our services so we can provide 'the best' joined up care for all
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 and eligible for entry on the specialist register within 6 months
- FRCR or equivalent training
- 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) or 2. Eligible for Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) - CESR must have been submitted by day of interview 3. European Community Rights
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Higher Additional degree
- ALS certification
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full time training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Willingness to develop skills to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Ability to support a busy body radiology acute CT service
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and supervising radiology trainees
- Management Experience
- Radiology subspecialty training
- CT/ US/ Fluoroscopic guided intervention training
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- oAbility to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
Desirable
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
- Ability to organise and apply research outcomes and work within research Governance procedures
Desirable
- o Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
- Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Residence within 10 miles / 30 minutes of the Hospital Centre
- Holder of a full driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and eligible for entry on the specialist register within 6 months
- FRCR or equivalent training
- 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) or 2. Eligible for Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) - CESR must have been submitted by day of interview 3. European Community Rights
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Higher Additional degree
- ALS certification
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full time training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Willingness to develop skills to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Ability to support a busy body radiology acute CT service
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and supervising radiology trainees
- Management Experience
- Radiology subspecialty training
- CT/ US/ Fluoroscopic guided intervention training
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- oAbility to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
Desirable
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
- Ability to organise and apply research outcomes and work within research Governance procedures
Desirable
- o Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
- Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Residence within 10 miles / 30 minutes of the Hospital Centre
- Holder of a full driving license
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
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Roard
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
