Consultant Radiologist - MSK

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Consultant in Cross Sectional Radiology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT)

The Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) was created in 2019, after successful merger of the Royal Liverpool and Aintree Hospitals. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Cross Sectional Diagnostic Radiologist (with an interest in MSK imaging).

The posts will be full time 10 PAs and will be joint site jobs at LUHFT.

The department offers a wide breadth of both diagnostic and interventional services.

On 1st October 2019, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) was created, through the merger of Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. LUHFT is responsible for managing services at Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

Bringing together a combined workforce of over 12,000 staff, the Trust is the largest NHS employer in Merseyside and Cheshire. As well as providing general hospital services to the local population, the Trust provides a range of highly specialist services to more than two million people in the Northwest and beyond.

All applicants must apply through NHS jobs. Agency applications will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Diagnostic Radiology.

To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting.

To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, Consultant and Departmental Meetings.

To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs.

To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.

Teaching

Colleagues including Radiology Registrars and Radiographers

Undergraduate Medical and Dental students as part of their curriculum.

Trainee nurses, physicists, and pharmacists when opportunities arise.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-365-23

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Diagnostic Radiology.

To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting.

To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, Consultant and Departmental Meetings.

To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs.

To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.

Teaching

Colleagues including Radiology Registrars and Radiographers

Undergraduate Medical and Dental students as part of their curriculum.

Trainee nurses, physicists, and pharmacists when opportunities arise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide a first-class clinical service in Diagnostic Radiology.

To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiology.

To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting.

To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, Consultant and Departmental Meetings.

To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs.

To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.

Teaching

Colleagues including Radiology Registrars and Radiographers

Undergraduate Medical and Dental students as part of their curriculum.

Trainee nurses, physicists, and pharmacists when opportunities arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB (or equivalent)
  • MBBS (or equivalent)

Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
  • Eligible for specialist register in Radiology

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
  • Subspecialty training in MSK Radiology
  • MSK Radiology Fellowship
  • Evidence of continuing medical education

Teaching & training experience

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Clinical Governance experience

Essential

  • Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Management Experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to participate in management activities
  • Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Audit Experience

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
  • Publication of audit results

Research experience

Essential

  • Understanding principles of research
  • Proven track record in research
  • Publication of research

Desirable

  • Success in obtaining funding for research

IT skills

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Ability to use patient information systems

Motivation & Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to organise own time.
  • Punctuality, Initiative.
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
  • Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work as part of a multi professional team

Desirable

  • Motivated to develop new services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB (or equivalent)
  • MBBS (or equivalent)

Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
  • Eligible for specialist register in Radiology

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
  • Subspecialty training in MSK Radiology
  • MSK Radiology Fellowship
  • Evidence of continuing medical education

Teaching & training experience

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Clinical Governance experience

Essential

  • Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Management Experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to participate in management activities
  • Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Audit Experience

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
  • Publication of audit results

Research experience

Essential

  • Understanding principles of research
  • Proven track record in research
  • Publication of research

Desirable

  • Success in obtaining funding for research

IT skills

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Ability to use patient information systems

Motivation & Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to organise own time.
  • Punctuality, Initiative.
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
  • Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work as part of a multi professional team

Desirable

  • Motivated to develop new services

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director/Consultant Radiologist

Dr. Huyla Wieshmann

huyla.wieshmann@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515292925

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-365-23

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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