Job summary
We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Radiologist to work within a cohesive team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. Candidates should be able to handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and will be expected bring intellect and insight to leading on complex services.
This role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.
Main duties of the job
The job plans are for 10 Programmed Activities - 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (1.5 Core SPA). Additional SPA is available for additional roles in the department (Clinical/Educational Supervisor etc. There is a local agreement at WUTH that an additional 2 hours per week SPA are accommodated in monthly audit sessions and teaching during DCC commitments. Flexible and partial remote working patterns are readily considered.
The successful diagnostic candidate will participate in the diagnostic on-call rota and will provide weekend working sessions as part of their DCC. There is a 1 PA weekly allowance for diagnostic on-call duties and weekend working time. The diagnostic consultant on call is 2nd on call. 1st on call is a combination of the regional registrar hub and evening/overnight outsourcing company. Interventional on call is shared with The Countess of Chester Hospital and is 1st on call.
The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in service development and redesign as well as collaboration with other local service providers.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Should have completed training in radiology within a recognised training programme
Desirable
- Higher level subspecialty training
Clinical Experience in Specialty / Subspecialty
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI. Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description.
- Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI
- Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description
Desirable
- Completion of an accredited Cardiac CT course
- Independent practitioner in US guided Fine Needle Aspiration and/or US Guided Core biopsy Procedures
- Special interest in one of the following areas; -Cardiac -Head & Neck -Gynaecology
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication of medical topics with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Audit
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies within the department, as necessary
- Able to participate fully in staffing the departmental on-call rota; -Diagnostic 1:13 (2nd on)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Should have completed training in radiology within a recognised training programme
Desirable
- Higher level subspecialty training
Clinical Experience in Specialty / Subspecialty
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI. Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description.
- Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI
- Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description
Desirable
- Completion of an accredited Cardiac CT course
- Independent practitioner in US guided Fine Needle Aspiration and/or US Guided Core biopsy Procedures
- Special interest in one of the following areas; -Cardiac -Head & Neck -Gynaecology
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication of medical topics with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Audit
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies within the department, as necessary
- Able to participate fully in staffing the departmental on-call rota; -Diagnostic 1:13 (2nd on)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a 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).
