Job summary
This is a substantive full-time Consultant Radiologist post based at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust. This post is a cross site position encompassing our two hospitals in the Trust; Aintree Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital. The post will predominantly be based at Aintree Hospital due to the location of stroke services at Aintree. The appointment offers an exciting opportunity to join an established team consisting of General and Specialist Radiologists from a variety of specialities. Aintree Hospital is to be the home of the hyper acute stroke unit (HASU) and will be the regional specialist centre. The Walton Centre is adjacent to Aintree Hospital and offers treatments such as 24/7 thrombectomy. The post holder will be expected to work closely with and participate in the stroke and carotid MDTs. The post holder will support the carotid doppler service. and will also have opportunities to report general acute and outpatient cross sectional imaging. Aintree site and the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery are the main providers for the highly reputed Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will gain experience in trauma imaging.
Main duties of the job
To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in stroke imaging.
To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic 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 MDT's including stroke and carotid MDT's.
To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.
To support the Carotid Doppler service
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in stroke imaging.
To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic 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 including stroke and carotid MDTMs.
To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.
To support the Carotid Doppler service
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 Plan 10 PA (example timetables subject to change)
Upon appointment an individual job plan will be created in conjunction with the Clinical Director. This would typically include:-
DCC: Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs
SPA: Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs
Opportunities for off-site (home working) available on agreement with Clinical Director. The site of workings days can be altered to fit with departmental needs.
The full Job Description is attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a first class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in stroke imaging.
To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic 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 including stroke and carotid MDTMs.
To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.
To support the Carotid Doppler service
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 Plan 10 PA (example timetables subject to change)
Upon appointment an individual job plan will be created in conjunction with the Clinical Director. This would typically include:-
DCC: Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs
SPA: Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs
Opportunities for off-site (home working) available on agreement with Clinical Director. The site of workings days can be altered to fit with departmental needs.
The full Job Description is attached to this advert
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 thoracic Radiology
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Ability to organise own time.
- Punctuality, Initiative.
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 thoracic Radiology
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Ability to organise own time.
- Punctuality, Initiative.
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.
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).
