Job summary
Applications are invited from radiologists who have experience in cardiothoracic imaging. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for in-house training and work along with our team of ten experienced cardiothoracic radiologists and six cardiologists with imaging interest.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is a successful NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiothoracic diseases, with an outstanding group of cardiac and thoracic surgeons, radiologists and chest physicians and cardiologists. Our Trust has its own research department which provides excellent support for those colleagues interested in research and innovation.
This post was created to accommodate for the increase in the demand of cardiothoracic imaging studies, securing an adequate workload to each of the consultants. Our department provides the best technology for cardiothoracic imaging, with two MRI scanners, including a wide bore, 1.5T cardiac optimized Siemens Sola MR scanner and a 3T VIDA Siemens and two dual energy CT scanners, (Siemens FORCE scanners) and it is fully integrated with PACS.
The post holder will be based at the LHCH. The total sessional commitment would be 10 - 12 PAs for a full-time appointee, but applicants who wish to work less than full time are also welcomed to apply.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must hold a certificate of completion of specialist training in radiology (CCST), or equivalent international specialist radiology training certificate and GMC registration.
Applications should be made via NHS Trac Jobs, please could all applicants attach a copy of their CV to the application form.
Interview date yet to be confirmed, however it is intended that they will take place betwwen the last week of April and the first week in May.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably (not essential) with experience US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.
The draft job plan is outlined in the attached job description.
The successful candidate will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation in line with other consultants in the unit.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and a training commitment to the SpRs.
The trust supports the annual appraisal process and routine GMC revalidation for all consultants and all consultants undergo an annual job plan. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly on the basis of the needs of the Clinical Services Division and the Trust. The workload will be driven by the job planning process and be reviewed and changed appropriate to the requirements of the Trust by the Radiology Clinical Lead with the Divisional Head of Operations with ratification by the Medical Director. It should be noted that full mentorship will be provided to the successful candidate.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably (not essential) with experience US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.
The draft job plan is outlined in the attached job description.
The successful candidate will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation in line with other consultants in the unit.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and a training commitment to the SpRs.
The trust supports the annual appraisal process and routine GMC revalidation for all consultants and all consultants undergo an annual job plan. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly on the basis of the needs of the Clinical Services Division and the Trust. The workload will be driven by the job planning process and be reviewed and changed appropriate to the requirements of the Trust by the Radiology Clinical Lead with the Divisional Head of Operations with ratification by the Medical Director. It should be noted that full mentorship will be provided to the successful candidate.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Person Specification
Qualitfitcation
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or Eligible for Registration within 3month).
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
- CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
- Training/Experience in chest imaging
- Training / Experience in cardiac CT and coronary CT
- OnCall duties (Often include cardiovascular imaging; aorta, cardiac and coronary imaging )
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiothoracic imaging
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.
Desirable
- An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
- Lung biopsies
- General / vascular, renal and carotid Doppler.
- Training in cardiovascular MRI / Stress cardiac MRI
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
- Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SPR's
- Attendance of Training the Trainer Course.
Audit and Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit management or equivalent.
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance in Radiology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation.
- Good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, radiographers and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
Person Specification
Qualitfitcation
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or Eligible for Registration within 3month).
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
- CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
- Training/Experience in chest imaging
- Training / Experience in cardiac CT and coronary CT
- OnCall duties (Often include cardiovascular imaging; aorta, cardiac and coronary imaging )
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiothoracic imaging
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.
Desirable
- An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
- Lung biopsies
- General / vascular, renal and carotid Doppler.
- Training in cardiovascular MRI / Stress cardiac MRI
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
- Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SPR's
- Attendance of Training the Trainer Course.
Audit and Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit management or equivalent.
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance in Radiology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation.
- Good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, radiographers and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
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).
