GI/GU Consultant Radiologist

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Radiologist based at the Royal Bolton Hospital, with a special interest in genitourinary and gastrointestinal imaging. The role involves general radiology reporting and subspecialty work proposed in the job plan.

Requirements include GMC registration with FRCR or equivalent, and being on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and FRCR (or equivalent).
• Be on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview.
• NHS consultant radiologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general radiology reporting including plain films, ultrasound, MRI and CT.
• Carry out sub-specialty imaging in genitourinary and gastrointestinal areas.
• Contribute to service delivery within a 7-day access pattern and SPA allocation.

Skills

GMC registration

Genitourinary imaging

Gastrointestinal imaging

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Within 6 months of CCT at interview date

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in genitourinary and gastrointestinal imaging to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital and is expected to perform general radiology as well as sub specialty tasks with particular interest in Genitourinary imaging. Applicant must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent) and be registered with the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview. NHS experience as a consultant radiologist would be preferred.

The general radiology commitment will include plain film, ultrasound, MRI and CT reporting, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include 1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities(SPA) and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota).

Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree to a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual agreement although it will have to dovetail with departmental needs. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected. Additional SPA allocation is preferred and need to be justified.

HOSPITAL SERVICES

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6000 staff providing a wide range of acute and community services to the population of Bolton and surrounding areas.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a large district general hospital with over 780850 inpatients and 54-day case and endoscopy beds. The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is within the North West sector of the health economy along with Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Bolton is a specialist maternity and paediatric centre for Greater Manchester.

Further information may be found on the Trust’s website: https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/

Working In Radiology At Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Radiology and Breast Imaging forms part of the Diagnostic and Support Services Division alongside Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Outpatient Services. The specialty structure consists of a Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist), Operational Business manager and Lead Radiographers/ Sonographers. This structure is reflected at all levels within the organisation. The leadership team functions together as a cohesive unit to set the tone for each specialty and is jointly responsible for quality, performance, finance and workforce.

We hold Radiology Governance meetings and Radiology Consultants meetings chaired by the Governance and Clinical Lead respectively.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Khwaja Khan Job title: Clinical Lead for Radiology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01204 390921

Jennifer Keenan

Radiology Operational Business Manager

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