Consultant Radiologist

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist to work within the Medical Imaging team.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and cohesive team of 18 Consultant Radiologists within the Medical Imaging Department at Leighton Hospital which is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Division.

The post holder will be expected to provide a general radiological service comprising CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain film reporting. A subspecialty interest would be preferred but there is ample opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest, and this would be actively encouraged.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

The proposed AAC date is 11.06.2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in a 1 in 18 on-call rota, which is partially supported by Specialist Trainees. A remote reporting service for CT operates independently from the on-call radiologist between 2000 - 0900 hrs during the week and from 1700 - 0900 hrs at the weekend.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making of the Radiology Department.
• Be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
• Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs.
• Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved.
• Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population.
• Foster relationships between staff within each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
• Work flexibly to achieve high quality care.
• Ensure targets for maintaining access to Radiology services are achieved.
• Ensure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followed.
• Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post.
• Cover Consultant colleagues during periods of leave.
• Contribute to relevant Divisional, Trust and Regional Committees.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.

Direct Patient Care (DPC): 10 PAs (includes all clinical activity, clinically related administration activity, predictable and unpredictable on call duties).

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 2 PA per week to undertake activities such as teaching, training, education, CPD (including reading journals), clinical audit, appraisal and service development.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
• FRCR.

Experience
Essential

• Appropriate Specialist Experience in Clinical Radiology.

Desirable

• Additional Subspecialist Experience.

Audit and Research
Essential

• To evidence regular active participation in clinical audit.

Teaching and Education
Essential

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC.

Desirable

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC.