Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Genitourinary (GU) Imaging
St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant Radiologist position with a subspecialty interest in Genitourinary Radiology. The post is 10 PA (8 direct clinical care / 2 SPA) with opportunity to work across multiple sites, based at Southport and Ormskirk.
Applicants must have MBBS/FRCR (UK or equivalent), GMC Specialist registration eligibility or CCT within six months, and CESR eligibility for overseas applicants.
Qualifications
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice.
- FRCR or equivalent radiology qualification.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology or within 6 months of CCT.
- UK-trained candidates must hold a CCT or be within six months of award at interview.
- Overseas trained applicants may have CESR eligibility.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain expanding radiology workload and MDT contributions.
- Meet waiting list targets and support extended working.
- Cover colleagues during study leave and sickness as needed.
- Supervise trainees; participate in audits and clinical governance.
- Contribute to teaching, research activities and departmental governance.
Skills
Education
Job description
This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with subspecialty interest in Genitourinary Radiology. This is a full-time 10 PA substantive post (8 PAs direct clinical care / 2 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity) offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The post will be based at Southport and Ormskirk site with option to work across other sites. There will be opportunity to develop subspecialty interest depending on the needs of the department.
Applicants will be required to have qualifications i.e MBBS/ MBCHB and FRCR(UK or equivalent.). They will be required to hold Membership of the Royal College of RCR (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be on the specialist register with the General Medical Council or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Overseas trained applicants have to have had a submitted CESR application to be eligible.
To maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
There is currently no on call commitment for this post.
The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual's experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected
The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trust's clinical Governance Strategy.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.
The successful candidate with help maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
The department's current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload.
The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity.
2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training and departmental meetings and teaching and Clinical Supervision
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual's experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected
The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trust's contractual obligations and business plans.
The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
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- We are Inclusive
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology or within 6 months of CCT at interview date
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification
- Fellowship training in GU Radiology
- Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology
- Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography
- Experience in GU imaging including prostatic MRI and Pelvic ultrasound examinations
- Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload
- Participation in MDT working
- Evidence of a sustained interest in GU Radiology
- Ability to support urology and gynaecology services
- Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees
- Commitment to education and training
- Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal
- Participation in audit and quality improvement activity
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Advanced expertise in complex Urology MRI interpretation
- Experience in gynae TV ultrasound imaging
- Experience in service development
- Specialist expertise supporting GU services
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation
- Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change
- Leadership experience within a department
- Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to CPD and revalidation
- Ability to travel between Trust sites if required
- Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge
- Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
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