Job summary
The post holder will be a member of a team of 19 WTE Consultant Body Radiologists within a department of 48 WTE Consultant Radiologists. At UHNM there are currently 4 consultant radiologists with an interest in cardiothoracic imaging, as well as a team of Advanced Practitioner Chest Reporting Radiographers and Consultant Radiographers. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a first-class service supporting 10 respiratory physicians, 4 onco-haematologists, 6 cardiothoracic surgeons, 16 cardiologists and the clinical and medical oncologists, from UHNM and Leighton Hospitals.
UHNM has the largest lung cancer cohort in the West Midlands, has a large ILD service and hosts the Regional ILD MDT.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality radiology service within a busy imaging department providing both general and specialist services in diagnostics and interventional imaging which performs more than 600,000 Imaging examinations and procedures per year.
UHNM is one of the top five largest cardiothoracic surgery centres in the UK (with over 1500 surgical procedures per year) and is in the top 3 busiest Regional Major Trauma Centres in the UK and is one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centres; both services requiring significant cardiothoracic radiology input. UHNM is also a pilot site for the National Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
Main duties of the job
At UHNM the cross sectional radiologists work closely with their colleagues through cancer MDTs and joint clinico-radiological conferences. The successful applicant will share responsibilities covering elements of Thoracic and Cardiac Imaging on a rota sharing MDT cover on a Monday and attendance at the Respiratory Meeting on a Friday. Other MDTs and clinic-radiological meetings would be according to further sub-specialty interests.
There are regular CT guided intervention lists, supported by dedicated nursing staff. We perform approximately 400 CT guided lung biopsies per year and the post-holder would be expected to contribute to this service.
The Body Radiologists provide a full on-call service, currently on a 1 in 19 weekdays and 1 in 10 Saturday or Sunday rota, with SpRs providing the first level of cover. Separate on-call cover is provided by neuroradiology and Vascular Radiology colleagues.
About us
The Imaging Services are based on a strong ethos of Quality assurance, Audit, Evidence and Research. Successful applicants would be expected to actively engage in Governance and Audit and specifically contribute to the Department's on-going QSI accreditation. UHNM is a research active organisation. There is a large number of active oncology trials, many of which require radiology support. The Imaging Department is also building up a portfolio of imaging-based research aligning to the Trust priority to become a major clinical research centre and developing a research interest will be actively encouraged.
At UHNM there are currently four consultant radiologists with an interest in cardiothoracic imaging and one with a specialist interest in lymphoma. UHNM has the largest lung cancer cohort in the West Midlands, a large cardiac CT and MR service and hosts the Regional ILD MDT. UHNM is one of the top five largest cardiothoracic surgery centres in the UK and one of the top 3 busiest Regional Major Trauma Centres in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
Interviews will take place in October or November
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
Interviews will take place in October or November
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or 2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) - anticipated award date within 6 months of the interview 3.European Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality.
- Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff. Training in medical education.
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issuesvidence of having undertaken original research
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or 2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) - anticipated award date within 6 months of the interview 3.European Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full training in Radiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality.
- Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff. Training in medical education.
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issuesvidence of having undertaken original research
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
