Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Radiologist based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. There is one available post.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is the leading university teaching hospital in the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. It is one of the most consistently high performing trusts in the NHS and has been rated "excellent" for leadership by the Healthcare Commission.
On 1st April 2018 UHB merged with Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. Our multiple sites, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic allow people to be treated as close to home as possible.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation employs around 20,000 staff and provides services to 2.2m patients every year, from a single outpatient appointment to a heart transplant. We are a regional centre for cancer, bone marrow transplants, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis; thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We also provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and proactive Consultant Radiologist team to respond to the need of our growing service. The imaging department at UHB has expanded to more than 81 consultants working across all 4 main hospital sites. The attached job description and person specification contains more detail about the post and imaging department.
These posts are based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The successful applicant will be contributing to the general work and could support subspecialty interest depending upon the area of individual expertise. They will be expected to participate with colleagues in any out-of-hours provision
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the CSL of Radiology before taking up the post. The job plan may be altered in future in consultation with radiological colleagues, the CSL of Diagnostic Radiology BHH and the subspecialty lead. This will be a 10 PA job plan including 1 SPA and on call commitment of 0.75 PA (1 in 26 weekdays and 1 in 13 weekends on call intensity).
This is principally a general radiology post involving acute cross-sectional reporting, adult and paediatric US as well as general intervention.
The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active part in the training of Specialist Registrars on their rotation through the Departments.
The Trust has successfully introduced radiographer skill-mix in several areas including I.V. contrast injections. Supervision of this radiographer extended role may be required.
The normal working day in Imaging may be extended to improve the speed of delivery of the service and maximise the efficient use of the equipment. The appointee will be expected to perform a limited number of sessions in the evenings or weekends together with other radiological colleagues.
A home workstation will be issued for on-call provision, when available
SKILLS & ABILITY
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other clinical specialties involved with imaging.
Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Experience of audit management
Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
Prompt & timely responsiveness to Management agenda
Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and conflicting information
Interested candidates are invited to contact:
Dr Haren Wijesinghe
CSL for Heartlands and Solihull
If a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.
Email: Haren.wijesinghe2@uhb.nhs.uk
Tel. 0121 424 5259
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the CSL of Radiology before taking up the post. The job plan may be altered in future in consultation with radiological colleagues, the CSL of Diagnostic Radiology BHH and the subspecialty lead. This will be a 10 PA job plan including 1 SPA and on call commitment of 0.75 PA (1 in 26 weekdays and 1 in 13 weekends on call intensity).
This is principally a general radiology post involving acute cross-sectional reporting, adult and paediatric US as well as general intervention.
The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active part in the training of Specialist Registrars on their rotation through the Departments.
The Trust has successfully introduced radiographer skill-mix in several areas including I.V. contrast injections. Supervision of this radiographer extended role may be required.
The normal working day in Imaging may be extended to improve the speed of delivery of the service and maximise the efficient use of the equipment. The appointee will be expected to perform a limited number of sessions in the evenings or weekends together with other radiological colleagues.
A home workstation will be issued for on-call provision, when available
SKILLS & ABILITY
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other clinical specialties involved with imaging.
Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Experience of audit management
Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
Prompt & timely responsiveness to Management agenda
Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and conflicting information
Interested candidates are invited to contact:
Dr Haren Wijesinghe
CSL for Heartlands and Solihull
If a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.
Email: Haren.wijesinghe2@uhb.nhs.uk
Tel. 0121 424 5259
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
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).
