Job summary
Worcestershire Acute Radiology department
provide scanning and diagnostic tests in acute and community hospitals across
the county, to include;
Plain x-ray services
We provide plain x-rays at the Alexandra Hospital in
Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, Worcestershire Royal
Hospital as well as in community hospitals in Evesham, Malvern, Bromsgrove and
Tenbury.
Ultrasound scans
We provide ultrasound services at the Alexandra
Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre,
Worcestershire Royal Hospital as well as in community hospitals in Evesham, and
Bromsgrove.
CT scanners
We provide Computerised Tomography (CT) at the
Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre and
Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
MRI scanners
We provide Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans at
the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre
and Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
For a full time contract:
Direct Clinical Care: 8 PAs on average per week(includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable
& unpredictable emergency work)
Cross-site travel and clinical administration
time is included in each session of DCC.
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week
On call:
Category B 3% on-call availability supplement.
Rota frequency is anticipated to be 1:20 although this may be subject to
change following a formal department review.
Main duties of the job
The job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and
agreed with the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Director to
ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility
of the post and purchaser requirements.
Some general duties and responsibilities include:
- The
post-holder will attend cross county & cross site meetings.
- To
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to
work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives.
- The
post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in
his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients
in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and
Trust guidance. To include development
of diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where
appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care
colleagues.
- The
post-holder will participate in the prospectively covered on-call rota to
ensure that both emergency, urgent and inpatient services are provided outside
of normal working hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in
post.
Please visit the attached Job Description under the Supporting Information for further details.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
post-holder will attend cross county & cross site meetings.
- To
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to
work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives.
- The
post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in
his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients
in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and
Trust guidance. To include development
of diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where
appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care
colleagues.
- The
post-holder will participate in the Trusts annual appraisal as described by
DOH and leading to revalidation and job planning process.
- The
post-holder will seek approval for any absence from the Trust such as annual
leave, professional leave, study leave & other leave and make available
this record at your job plan review.
- The
post-holder will participate in the prospectively covered on-call rota to
ensure that both emergency, urgent and inpatient services are provided outside
of normal working hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in
post.
- A consultant is expected to attend the hospital
site for offsite on-call duties and may be required to attend the hospital to
undertake patient reviews.
- Consultants
will provide cross cover for periods of annual and study leave.
- To
facilitate effective quality assurance and audit and to ensure that services
comply with national standards and guidance.
- The
post-holder will take part in departmental and multi-disciplinary audit
programmes in addition to undertaking individual audit. Participation is required in the Departmental
Clinical Governance Programme.
- The
post-holder will participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate
activities and maintain continuing medical education in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own
practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the
GMC.
- Share
responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- Comply
with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Adhere
to the pledges as laid out in the NHS Constitution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
post-holder will attend cross county & cross site meetings.
- To
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to
work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives.
- The
post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in
his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients
in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and
Trust guidance. To include development
of diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where
appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care
colleagues.
- The
post-holder will participate in the Trusts annual appraisal as described by
DOH and leading to revalidation and job planning process.
- The
post-holder will seek approval for any absence from the Trust such as annual
leave, professional leave, study leave & other leave and make available
this record at your job plan review.
- The
post-holder will participate in the prospectively covered on-call rota to
ensure that both emergency, urgent and inpatient services are provided outside
of normal working hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in
post.
- A consultant is expected to attend the hospital
site for offsite on-call duties and may be required to attend the hospital to
undertake patient reviews.
- Consultants
will provide cross cover for periods of annual and study leave.
- To
facilitate effective quality assurance and audit and to ensure that services
comply with national standards and guidance.
- The
post-holder will take part in departmental and multi-disciplinary audit
programmes in addition to undertaking individual audit. Participation is required in the Departmental
Clinical Governance Programme.
- The
post-holder will participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate
activities and maintain continuing medical education in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own
practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the
GMC.
- Share
responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- Comply
with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Adhere
to the pledges as laid out in the NHS Constitution.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the on-call and multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Clinical Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in subspecialty
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
- Success in FRCR Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Entry on Specialist Register in Radiology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the on-call and multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Clinical Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in subspecialty
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
- Success in FRCR Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Entry on Specialist Register in Radiology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
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).
