Job summary
Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and dynamic team player for the appointment of a Post CCT Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal Radiology to work in a dynamic team in a large GI Tertiary Centre at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Consideration will be made for Radiologists applying from overseas.
There are 20 GI radiologists in the trust across all sites, all of whom are very motivated, which provides a fantastic learning environment. The appointed fellow will have the opportunity to engage and work with the entire team to gain valuable experience. There will be a dedicated clinical supervisor to provide support during the programme. This is in addition to an educational supervisor who will overlook the fellowship programme across all specialities.
The department has a well-established fellowship programme across different specialities. The appointed fellow will have the chance to work with a larger team at their level.
Main duties of the job
Intervention
Direct supervision and training up to and beyond level 2 FRCR curriculum skills level for a wide range of complex Nonvascular interventional procedures including biliary intervention, renal tract intervention, endoluminal intervention, including oesophageal stenting and dilatation, colonic stenting, ureteric stenting, gastrostomies and jejunostomies.
Interventional will also include image guided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention including ultrasound and CT guided biopsies and drainages. We frequently perform rendezvous procedures with clinicians and surgeons in theatre.
We are the only centre performing hepatic and renal tumour ablation under CT and US guidance, in radiology or in theatres with surgical teams.
Diagnostics
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to report complex diagnostic radiological examinations. Such as complex CT & MRI cross section, fluoroscopy and ultrasound examinations including state of the art contrast enhanced and bowel ultrasound.
MFT is the regional centre for Hepatobiliary oncology with direct access to PET imaging and complex diagnostic studies, such as Endoscopic Ultrasound. Applicants are expected to participate in and present cases at the MDT.
There are multiple other oncology and benign MDTs that take place across the trust, including colorectal, upper GI, chronic liver disease, Inflammatory bowel disease and HCC. Successful applicants will be expected to prepare and present at these MDTs.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship or Royal College of Radiologist or equivalent
- Completion of basic training in Clinical Radiology
- CCT in Radiology ( or within 6 months of interview)
- Completion of higher training in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
- Higher qualification eg MD in Radiology
Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least 4 years of radiology training with evidence of GI radiology training
- Completion of level 1 FRCR training in GI radiology
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated with an appetite to lead and make changes to services
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
- Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Communicati on skills
Essential
- Excellent team working skills
- Fluent English speaker
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit participation and service quality improvement
Research
Essential
- projects Knowledge of research design and protocols
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship or Royal College of Radiologist or equivalent
- Completion of basic training in Clinical Radiology
- CCT in Radiology ( or within 6 months of interview)
- Completion of higher training in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
- Higher qualification eg MD in Radiology
Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least 4 years of radiology training with evidence of GI radiology training
- Completion of level 1 FRCR training in GI radiology
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated with an appetite to lead and make changes to services
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
- Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Communicati on skills
Essential
- Excellent team working skills
- Fluent English speaker
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit participation and service quality improvement
Research
Essential
- projects Knowledge of research design and protocols
Desirable
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).
