Consultant GI Specialist Radiologist

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Gastro-intestinal imaging to support local services. This full-time role offers between £109,725 and £145,478 per annum and includes opportunities for flexible and remote working. Candidates must have GMC Registration and experience in GI imaging. The position is fixed term for 12 months at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars

Cycle to work scheme

Local financial advice through Credit Union

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high quality patient-focused professional service.
• Be responsible for care and comfort of the patient during examinations.
• Conform to safety regulations and wear protective equipment.

Skills

Gastrointestinal imaging

Drainage/Biopsy experience

Complex Ultrasound

Education

GMC Registration

RCR part 2b

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiologist with subspecialist interest in Gastro-intestinal (GI) imaging to support local services in line with current strategic priorities. There is a need to continue to develop links and closely support the Surgical and Gastrointestinal Consultants. Opportunities for flexible working and remote working can be considered when compiling the applicant's individual job plan.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We would particularly welcome applications from communities that are underrepresented within our workforce.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important and we take requests seriously, considering any request we receive to determine if it may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance for loans, savings, budgeting and debt management
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

• To ensure a high quality patient-focused professional service is delivered at all times.
• To be responsible for and ensure the care and comfort of the patient whilst in the department and during the examination.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient Care

• To ensure a high quality patient-focused professional service is delivered at all times.
• To be responsible for and ensure the care and comfort of the patient whilst in the department and during the examination.

Planning and organising

• To be organised and focused on the tasks allocated within the job plan.
• To be responsive and flexible to the department's needs.
• To ensure timely attendance to booked lists or reporting sessions.

Responsibilities for Physical and/or Financial Resources

• To ensure that the equipment supplied is treated with care and respect.
• To ensure that time is utilised in accordance with Job Plan principles.
• Any additional work is appropriate and claimed in line with departmental policy.

Responsibility for Policy, Service Development and Implementation

• To conform to safety regulations by wearing protective equipment provided as appropriate in the event of splashes/spillages of chemical or body fluids.
• Do not undertake any roles or tasks outside of or beyond your competence.
• Report any untoward incidences or accidents using the DATIX incident reporting system.
• Be aware of and comply with systems of work, local rules and policies and procedures in accordance with current ionising radiation regulations (IR(ME)R & IRR), ensuring high standards of radiation protection for staff, patients and visitors.
• Be aware of responsibilities for safety of themselves, patients and others in accordance with fire, health and safety and COSHH regulations to ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act; breach of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action.
• Participate in the staff appraisal system and agree your personal and professional development plan with your line manager.
• Maintain a high standard of work at all times and adhere to the Directorate Quality Standards Document.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
• Keep up to date with current imaging technical developments, professional and Trust issues.

Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership

• Be aware of and comply with systems of work, local rules and policies to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Teaching and Training

The Trust has a positive attitude towards and encourages participation of its consultants in continuing professional development, for which the Trust provides time and funding. The appointee is expected to participate in CPD and fulfil College requirements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition, it will be a condition of employment that you join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Has GMC Registration
• RCR part 2b

Experience

• Evidence of GI experience
• Evidence of drainage / Biopsy experience
• Evidence of Complex Ultrasound

Leadership

• Experience with contributing to a GI subspeciality MDT
• Experience with running a GI subspeciality MDT

Employment

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.

Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS FT

£109,725 to £145,478 a year, per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7440440

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS FT