Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate for an experienced and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Radiologist In General Radiology and Intervention.
The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations over a number of sites (2 acute and 5 community).
The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital is part of the PFI hospital. Radiology comprises 6 general rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room, 1 multipurpose interventional suite, 4 CT scanners (Canon 640 slice, Siemens 128 slice and 2 x 80 detector row Toshiba systems), 2 MRI scanners (Siemens Sola 1.5T) and a 3 room ultrasound suite. A further 5 ultrasound rooms are situated adjacent to antenatal and include Siemens and Canon machines. The angiography suite is within the theatre complex.
Our Nuclear Medicine Department has 2 Siemens SPECT enabled Gamma Cameras.
Burnley General Teaching Hospital primarily supports out-patients and GP patients. Radiology has a single CT, two MRI systems, five general rooms, a single digital fluoroscopy room, a DEXA scanner and 2 ultrasound rooms. Further ultrasound equipment is located within the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.
Both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services are provided for the women of East Lancashire from a dedicated Breast Imaging Unit on the Burnley General Teaching Hospital premises and a mobile screening unit.
The service also has a mobile MRI scanner (Philips Ingenia Evolution 1.5T).
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a capable and forward-thinking doctor. This is a substantive consultant post so the applicant must have their name on the GMC specialist register.
Must be able to perform most vascular and non-vascular IR procedures independently.
The post requires a high level of competency in breast diagnostic imaging, breast ultrasound including percutaneous interventional breast and axillary procedures.
The department provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services inclusive of vacuum assisted biopsy excision techniques and NHSBSP very high-risk screening with MRI plus or minus mammography.
The breast service is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including 4 full field digital mammography sets, 2 with stereotactic, tomosynthesis and contrast enhanced mammography capability. Dedicated breast ultrasound equipment, vacuum biopsy equipment and dedicated breast MRI for very high-risk screening and symptomatic breast imaging.
The Department provides symptomatic services for 5 Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons with 5 double dedicated one stop clinics per week. ELHT also host the East Lancashire Breast Screening Service providing routine screening for an eligible screening population of 75,000 across East Lancashire.
About us
There are currently 32 Consultant Radiologists working at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (29.8 WTE) with approximately 313 radiographic and support staff. Each modality has a Lead Radiographer overseeing operational management and service development.
Secretarial support is provided within the department however, we have developed an electronic paperless department with digital dictation, voice recognition and electronic distribution of results. We have a single, central booked appointment system across all sites.
Day to day management of the service is supported by the Radiology Directorate Manager and Radiology Operations Manager.
There is an active skill mix programme within the Directorate with Radiographers participating in x-ray reporting (Chest, Abdomen & MSK), CT, MRI, Breast and Nuclear Medicine reporting.
Both hospital sites are training departments for student radiographers. There are close teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford.
The Radiology Directorate is headed by the Clinical Director. The Directorate resides within the Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support which includes Pathology, Pharmacy, Therapies. The Division is supported with dedicated Human Resources, Finance and Governance colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A sample 10 PA job plan, subject to discussion, would include:
- 3 sessions interventional radiology in the IR suite
- 0.75 sessions reporting mixture of general CT & MRI, both cold outpatient reporting and hot inpatient. Plain film reporting can be offered if so desired.
- 2 sessions ultrasound (CT-guided interventional radiology procedures will need to be done on an adhoc basis
- 0.75 session screening/fluoroscopy
- 1 session vascular MDT
- 1 session in lieu of on-call (1 in 8 IR only)
- 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance quality improvement and service development
- 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (replaces other activity)
A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director. and will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerialcolleagues in providing high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:
- The provision of a first-class service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research
- Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
A sample 10 PA job plan, subject to discussion, would include:
- 3 sessions interventional radiology in the IR suite
- 0.75 sessions reporting mixture of general CT & MRI, both cold outpatient reporting and hot inpatient. Plain film reporting can be offered if so desired.
- 2 sessions ultrasound (CT-guided interventional radiology procedures will need to be done on an adhoc basis
- 0.75 session screening/fluoroscopy
- 1 session vascular MDT
- 1 session in lieu of on-call (1 in 8 IR only)
- 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance quality improvement and service development
- 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (replaces other activity)
A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director. and will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerialcolleagues in providing high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:
- The provision of a first-class service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research
- Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register with radiology as the named specialty.
- Name of the GMC Specialist register for radiology
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
TRAINING
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology.
- Appropriate training in Interventional Radiology
- Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- High level of clinical experience in vascular and non vascular interventional radiology in the NHS
- Able to perform EVARs, TACE and other advanced endovascular procedures
- Able to perform biopsies and drainages under ultrasound and CT
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of Radiological societies.
- IT skills
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
OTHER
Essential
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register with radiology as the named specialty.
- Name of the GMC Specialist register for radiology
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
TRAINING
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology.
- Appropriate training in Interventional Radiology
- Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- High level of clinical experience in vascular and non vascular interventional radiology in the NHS
- Able to perform EVARs, TACE and other advanced endovascular procedures
- Able to perform biopsies and drainages under ultrasound and CT
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of Radiological societies.
- IT skills
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
OTHER
Essential
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician.
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).
