Job summary
Applications are invited from radiologists who have experience in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular and 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 Jobs, please could all applicants attach a copy of their CV to the application form.
Interview date yet to be confirmed.
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.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably with experience in US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably with experience in US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR or Equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
- Level II/III Cardiac CT
- Level II/III Cardiac MRI
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
- Training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiovascular MRI and CT, including coronary CT, structural heart imaging (TAVI reporting), cardiac MRI, stress cardiac MRI
- 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.
- General / vascular, renal and Carotid Doppler.
- Congenital (adult) cardiac imaging (CT and/or MRI)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists
Teaching
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
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Peer reviewed publications
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR or Equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
- Level II/III Cardiac CT
- Level II/III Cardiac MRI
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
- Training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiovascular MRI and CT, including coronary CT, structural heart imaging (TAVI reporting), cardiac MRI, stress cardiac MRI
- 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.
- General / vascular, renal and Carotid Doppler.
- Congenital (adult) cardiac imaging (CT and/or MRI)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists
Teaching
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
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Peer reviewed publications
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).
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).
