Job summary
This is a substantive full-time consultant Radiologist post based at Aintree University Hospital Foundation Trust. This post is a cross site position, encompassing our two hospitals in the Trust; Aintree Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital, however this role will predominantly be based on the Aintree site. The appointment offers an exciting opportunity to join an established team consisting of nearly 70 radiologists. In addition to providing typical outpatient and acute services as expected from a university teaching hospital, we are also a level I trauma centre.
An essential aspect of the role is having the skill set to undertake lung biopsies, which are a key pressure within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To provide a first-class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in chest and cardiac imaging.
To undertake lung biopsies
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.
To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota.
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
Attached is a detailed job description providing information regarding the department configuration and proposed job plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached is a detailed job description providing information regarding the department configuration and proposed job plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Radiology
Clinical and governance experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
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 and research experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
- 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
Personal attributes
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Radiology
Clinical and governance experience
Essential
- CCT in Radiology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Teaching & training experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
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 and research experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
- 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
Personal attributes
Essential
- 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
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
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).
