Locum Consultant Radiology

East Cheshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2024

Job summary

Exciting opportunities are now open at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) for innovative and forward-thinking clinicians to join our well-established Radiology Department .

Additional private practice opportunities also exist at the neighbouring Spire Regency, located adjacent to Macclesfield District General Hospital, with which we boast excellent relationships.

The Trust is starting a CTCA service and candidates would be able to pursue this if interested

We are looking forward to talking to you about your career aspirations and encourage you to watch our recruitment videos on the East Cheshire NHS Trust website.

Hours per week: 10 PA's

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly and provide high quality care with particular emphasis on:

o Participation in the on-call rota and assisting in providing cover for colleagues on leave

o Working flexibly and co-operatively across sites to ensure the smooth running of the department

o Ensuring that MDGH remain the priority when undertaking external, or other non-clinical, appointments or duties

o Collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective management of patients, internal referrals, and theatre sessions

o Participation in the education and training of medical students, doctors and professionals allied to medicine

o Demonstrating a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance

o Developing and maintaining robust systems to ensure effective clinical audit

o Ensuring NHS Plan standards for inpatient/day case Waiting Times are achieved

o Ensuring that optimal use is made of resources allocated to the department and the post

About us

NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-24-6183017

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpagewww.careersateastcheshire.nhs.ukfor more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpagewww.careersateastcheshire.nhs.ukfor more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Legal

Essential

  • Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Participation in a management training course
  • Participation in an advanced IT training course Higher Degree

Clinical Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

  • Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Radiology Sub,
  • Speciality Imaging Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances,
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice,
  • Experience of recent and current research and/or relevant publications and
  • Experience of teaching/training.

Desirable

  • Attendance at a 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.

Other role requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification

Legal

Essential

  • Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Participation in a management training course
  • Participation in an advanced IT training course Higher Degree

Clinical Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

  • Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Radiology Sub,
  • Speciality Imaging Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances,
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice,
  • Experience of recent and current research and/or relevant publications and
  • Experience of teaching/training.

Desirable

  • Attendance at a 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.

Other role requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Robin Sil

Robin.sil@nhs.net

01625661156

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-24-6183017

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Supporting documents

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