Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate to recruit a substantive Consultant Radiologist with sub-specialist expertise in Head & Neck Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.
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 dedicated 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 and 2 ultrasound rooms. Further ultrasound equipment is located within the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.
Both breast 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.
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 to join our highly functional, accomplished and friendly team. The candidate should have completed the radiology training (either in the UK or equivalent abroad) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT and US examinations within their areas of sub-specialty expertise. We would like the applicant to also be able to provide evidence of work towards an ARSAC license with a view to being able to obtain this within 1 year of joining the Trust. Must have good experience with general CT and MRI, both inpatient and outpatient scans. Essential skills are:
- Independently undertake head and neck ultrasound including FNAs and biopsies
- Independently perform head and neck x-ray, CT and MRI reporting
- Independently provide specialist head and neck opinions for clinicians
- Independently lead the head and neck MDT
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, Financial and Governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A sample 10 PA job plan subject to discussion with the Clinical Director would include:
- 2 session acute CT/MRI reporting
- 3-4 session reporting mixture of general CT, MRI and NM with a focus on head and neck radiology and nuclear medicine. Plain film reporting can be offered if so desired
- 1 session MDT prep and MDT
- 1-2 session ultrasound including one stop head and neck lump clinic
- 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance quality improvement, service development and departmental activities
- 0.75 session free in lieu of on-call
- 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (e.g. audit, REALM and directorate meetings) **replaces other activity**
The job plan will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital or Burnley General Teaching Hospital, which are 11 miles apart.
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 with the Clinical Director would include:
- 2 session acute CT/MRI reporting
- 3-4 session reporting mixture of general CT, MRI and NM with a focus on head and neck radiology and nuclear medicine. Plain film reporting can be offered if so desired
- 1 session MDT prep and MDT
- 1-2 session ultrasound including one stop head and neck lump clinic
- 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance quality improvement, service development and departmental activities
- 0.75 session free in lieu of on-call
- 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (e.g. audit, REALM and directorate meetings) **replaces other activity**
The job plan will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital or Burnley General Teaching Hospital, which are 11 miles apart.
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
- Evidence of extensive experience working in a radiology department
- 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
- Ability to run one stop head and neck clinic independently
- Ability to run head and neck MDT independently
- Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list
- Able to report a wide range of NM examinations independently with work ongoing towards obtaining an ARSAC license
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 head and neck radiology in the NHS
- High level of experience in general radiology. Able to report most scans independently
- 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
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
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
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Evidence of extensive experience working in a radiology department
- 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
- Ability to run one stop head and neck clinic independently
- Ability to run head and neck MDT independently
- Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list
- Able to report a wide range of NM examinations independently with work ongoing towards obtaining an ARSAC license
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 head and neck radiology in the NHS
- High level of experience in general radiology. Able to report most scans independently
- 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
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
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
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).
