Job summary
This post is for a Consultant in Radiology , a sub-speciality interest in Gynaecology would be highly desirable. This is a whole time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Consultant to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities, 7.0 related to direct clinical care, 0.5 for the on call commitment and 2.5 for supporting professional activity.
The successful applicant is required to maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
There are currently 15.8 full time consultants in post and one Associate Specialist, one Specialty doctor.
The department's current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload and participate in the on call rota, Currently 1 in 13.8. The consultants are second on call. The initial contact for on call imaging is provided by a central on call Hub staffed by regional STs supported by an integrated RIS (Wellbeing) and PACS - Carestream Global Worklist. This service is provided on weekdays from 5pm to 9am and during weekends. The on call radiologist is on site on weekends from 9am-3pm.
The successful candidate will take part in the diagnostic general on call rota.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop new services and any relevant sub-specialty skills will be welcome.
About us
A £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.
The Trust provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient, day case and emergency services to local communities of St Helens, Knowsley, parts of Halton and Liverpool. The Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit also extends its services to the whole of Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, and the Isle of Man.
As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high-quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.
The department has a proactive strategy to ensure the highest standard of patient care is maintained. This is supported by well-structured and comprehensive governance processes. In 2019, the department achieved accreditation to the Quality Standard for imaging (QSI) (Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme) by the RCR and CoR, the first imaging department to receive the award in the Cheshire and Merseyside area.
The department receives Radiology SpRs from the Mersey Region Training Scheme, currently 6 in number but due to increase. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site and at the University of Liverpool.
Office accommodation for consultants is shared. Each radiologist has access to a computer terminal, email and the intranet. Separate reporting areas are present both at Whiston and St Helens sites. A shared clerical pool is responsible for report transcription. The department has introduced voice recognition facilities.
PACS reporting workstations are available to provide on call teleradiolgy advice and allow homeworking for consultants.
The radiology reporting information system is HSS Cris and our PACS supplier is Carestream. We have had a recent upgrade of PACS software and Hardware and are currently on the latest version of Carestream PACS.
We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside PACS consortium with a shared PACS and RIS instance across 14 Trusts.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.
The department has a proactive strategy to ensure the highest standard of patient care is maintained. This is supported by well-structured and comprehensive governance processes. In 2019, the department achieved accreditation to the Quality Standard for imaging (QSI) (Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme) by the RCR and CoR, the first imaging department to receive the award in the Cheshire and Merseyside area.
The department receives Radiology SpRs from the Mersey Region Training Scheme, currently 6 in number but due to increase. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site and at the University of Liverpool.
Office accommodation for consultants is shared. Each radiologist has access to a computer terminal, email and the intranet. Separate reporting areas are present both at Whiston and St Helens sites. A shared clerical pool is responsible for report transcription. The department has introduced voice recognition facilities.
PACS reporting workstations are available to provide on call teleradiolgy advice and allow homeworking for consultants.
The radiology reporting information system is HSS Cris and our PACS supplier is Carestream. We have had a recent upgrade of PACS software and Hardware and are currently on the latest version of Carestream PACS.
We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside PACS consortium with a shared PACS and RIS instance across 14 Trusts.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application Or evidence of working towards CESR application
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical training and experience in Gynaecological Radiology
- Emergency imaging and on call experience
- Familiarity with PACs and other IT systems relevant with Radiology
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
- Able to supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience in Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Understanding of methods of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application Or evidence of working towards CESR application
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical training and experience in Gynaecological Radiology
- Emergency imaging and on call experience
- Familiarity with PACs and other IT systems relevant with Radiology
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
- Able to supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience in Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Understanding of methods of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
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).
