Job summary
The Northern Care Alliance has a vacancy for a Consultant Radiologist with Gastrointestinal or Genito-Urinary imaging experience/training to support and develop the radiology service. The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent.
We welcome sub-specialty interests in GI/GU imaging and encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate team for further discussion. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in MDT and the general work of the department including general diagnostic radiology on call.
Our vision is to develop and deliver a high-quality radiology service by recruiting and retaining well motivated high quality staff in a structure which is up to date, fit for purpose, provides job satisfaction and a good work life balance. We have a vision to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest.
To realise this vision, we are committed to developing a flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in gastrointestinal imaging. Interest in intervention is welcome but not essential. The successful candidate will have a primary base at The Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital or Rochdale Infirmary.
The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including on call. Home workstations are provided for protected daytime reporting and remote review of on call imaging. Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave. Outsourcing of reporting occurs overnight.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and develop services.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Radiology (or within six months of entitlement)
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MRCP, FRCR
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Radiology, with subspecialty skills appropriate to the post
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good Organisational and leadership skills
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Attendance at management course
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (2) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. (3) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: (4) you took the medicine version of the test (5) you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide evidence.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
- Proven teaching abilities
Desirable
- Attendance at teaching course All consultants are required to be trained as GMC recognised clinical supervisors and educational supervisors. If an applicant doesn't have these qualification then they are required to obtain as below 1. CS within 6 months of joining the trust. 2. ES within 12 months of joining the trust.
Other
Essential
- Private residence within 30 minutes or ten miles from principle pace of work
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Radiology (or within six months of entitlement)
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MRCP, FRCR
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Radiology, with subspecialty skills appropriate to the post
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good Organisational and leadership skills
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Attendance at management course
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (2) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. (3) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: (4) you took the medicine version of the test (5) you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide evidence.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
- Proven teaching abilities
Desirable
- Attendance at teaching course All consultants are required to be trained as GMC recognised clinical supervisors and educational supervisors. If an applicant doesn't have these qualification then they are required to obtain as below 1. CS within 6 months of joining the trust. 2. ES within 12 months of joining the trust.
Other
Essential
- Private residence within 30 minutes or ten miles from principle pace of work
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK
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).