Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate for a Consultant Radiologist join our highly functional, accomplished, and friendly team.
The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations over a number of sites (2 acute and 5 community).
The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital is part of the PFI hospital. Radiology comprises 6 general rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room, 1 multipurpose interventional suite, 4 CT scanners (Canon 640 slice, Siemens 128 slice and 2 x 80 detector row Toshiba systems), 2 MRI scanners (Siemens Sola 1.5T) and a 3 room ultrasound suite. A further 5 ultrasound rooms are situated adjacent to antenatal and include Siemens and Canon machines. The angiography suite is within the theatre complex. Further investment is planned with a hybrid theatre to be commissioned.
Our Nuclear Medicine Department has 2 Siemens SPECT enabled Gamma Cameras.
Burnley General Teaching Hospital primarily supports out-patients and GP patients. Radiology has a single CT, two MRI systems, five general rooms, a single digital fluoroscopy room and 2 ultrasound rooms. Further ultrasound equipment is located within the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.
Both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services are provided for the women of East Lancashire from a dedicated Breast Imaging Unit on the Burnley General Teaching Hospital premises.
The service has a mobile MRI scanner (Philips Ingenia Evolution 1.5T).
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a capable and forward-thinking doctor. The candidate should have completed the radiology training (either in the UK or equivalent abroad) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT and US examinations within their areas of sub-specialty expertise. Must have good experience with general CT and MRI, both inpatient and outpatient scans.
The candidate is needed to take a lead role in the chest and urology MDTs. They must already be proficient in each of these areas without needing support.
Essential skills are:
- Independent lead the chest MDT
- Independently do lung biopsies
- Independently lead the urology MDT
- Independently report multiparametric prostate MRIs
About us
There are currently 30 Consultant Radiologists working at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (28.5 WTE) with approximately 280 radiographic and support staff. Each modality has a Lead Radiographer overseeing operational management and service development.
Secretarial support is provided within the department however, we have developed an electronic paperless department with digital dictation, voice recognition and electronic distribution of results. We have a single, central booked appointment system across all sites.
Day to day management of the service is supported by the Radiology Directorate Manager and Radiology Operations Manager.
There is an active skill mix programme within the Directorate with Radiographers participating in x-ray reporting (Chest, Abdomen & MSK), CT, MRI, Breast and Nuclear Medicine reporting.
Both hospital sites are training departments for student radiographers. There are close teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford.
The Radiology Directorate is headed by the Clinical Director. The Directorate resides within the Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support which includes Pathology, Pharmacy, Therapies. The Division is supported with dedicated Human Resources, Financial and Governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independent lead the chest and urology MDTs, undertake lung biopsies independently and independently report multiparametric prostate MRIs.
A sample 10.0 PA job plan subject to discussion would include:
The job plan will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Rossendale Community Diagnostic Centre, which are within an 11 mile radius. A home workstation is also provided.
As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerialcolleagues in providing high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:
- The provision of a first-class service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research
- Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independent lead the chest and urology MDTs, undertake lung biopsies independently and independently report multiparametric prostate MRIs.
A sample 10.0 PA job plan subject to discussion would include:
The job plan will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Rossendale Community Diagnostic Centre, which are within an 11 mile radius. A home workstation is also provided.
As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerialcolleagues in providing high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:
- The provision of a first-class service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research
- Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register with radiology as the named specialty.
- FRCR or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
TRAINING
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology.
- Appropriate training in diagnostic radiology esp with respect to chest and uroradiology.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- High level of experience in chest radiology including extensive experience delivering the radiology aspects of the chest MDT.
- High level of experience in uroradiology including extensive experience delivering the uroradiology MDT.
- Able to independently perform lung biopsies.
- Able to independently report multiparametric prostate MRIs.
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others.
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training. Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning including previous CPD relating to chest and uroradiology.
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of Radiological societies.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
OTHER
Essential
- Agree to live within 30 minutes travel time of the Trust unless permitted otherwise.
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register with radiology as the named specialty.
- FRCR or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
TRAINING
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology.
- Appropriate training in diagnostic radiology esp with respect to chest and uroradiology.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- High level of experience in chest radiology including extensive experience delivering the radiology aspects of the chest MDT.
- High level of experience in uroradiology including extensive experience delivering the uroradiology MDT.
- Able to independently perform lung biopsies.
- Able to independently report multiparametric prostate MRIs.
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others.
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training. Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning including previous CPD relating to chest and uroradiology.
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of Radiological societies.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
OTHER
Essential
- Agree to live within 30 minutes travel time of the Trust unless permitted otherwise.
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician.
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).
