Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Consultant Radiologist post in a highly diverse, motivated and thriving Radiology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Following significant investment in our Community Diagnostic centre we are expanding our Consultant Radiologist numbers to support additional work and there are several new posts being created.
We are looking to appoint consultant Radiologists with the following subspecialist interests:
- Chest Radiology including Cardia imaging.
- 2 x GI/GU Radiologist, interest in non-vascular intervention is welcomed.
- MSK Radiologist.
- Paediatric Radiologist.
The successful candidate will support general radiology, assist in the smooth running of the Directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be based at Chorley and Preston Hospital sites as well as sessions at the Community Diagnostic centre depending on subspecialty interest.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a radiologist in a similar sized Radiology department in the United Kingdom. The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-going audit programmes within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role.
The candidate should have completed the radiology training (be within 6 months of CCT or have obtained CESR) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT, and US examinations within their areas of subspecialty expertise.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will work as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team where you will be valued for who you are. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.
To create your future, we will work in partnership with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support general radiology, assist in the smooth running of the Directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be based at Chorley and Preston Hospital sites as well as sessions at the Community Diagnostic centre depending on subspecialty interest.
These posts are for 10 PAs full time [with flexibility for part time working also considered] which will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate depending on the departmental needs and subspecialist interest of the successful applicants.
Based on a 10PA job plan, consultants are expected to work productively for 42 weeks a year and will be required to undertake annual appraisal and job planning within their allocated contracted SPA time. (1.5 SPA per week).
Any SPA activity over 1.5 will be in line with the trust SPA tariff and will be reviewed as part of the annual job planning process.
The post holder will be asked to participate in the general radiology On call rota. 0.5 PA has been allocated for this in the job-plan. There is currently a registrar on-call rota at 1 in 9 frequency. (This is subject to change)
The successful applicant should be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
The trust accepts that the primary means of on-call provision is via tele radiology. The Trust provides a Home reporting station.
MEDICA currently provide a Nighthawk service from 9pm to 9:00am - 7 days a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support general radiology, assist in the smooth running of the Directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be based at Chorley and Preston Hospital sites as well as sessions at the Community Diagnostic centre depending on subspecialty interest.
These posts are for 10 PAs full time [with flexibility for part time working also considered] which will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate depending on the departmental needs and subspecialist interest of the successful applicants.
Based on a 10PA job plan, consultants are expected to work productively for 42 weeks a year and will be required to undertake annual appraisal and job planning within their allocated contracted SPA time. (1.5 SPA per week).
Any SPA activity over 1.5 will be in line with the trust SPA tariff and will be reviewed as part of the annual job planning process.
The post holder will be asked to participate in the general radiology On call rota. 0.5 PA has been allocated for this in the job-plan. There is currently a registrar on-call rota at 1 in 9 frequency. (This is subject to change)
The successful applicant should be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
The trust accepts that the primary means of on-call provision is via tele radiology. The Trust provides a Home reporting station.
MEDICA currently provide a Nighthawk service from 9pm to 9:00am - 7 days a week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice in UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
- CCT within 6 months
- PLAB or equivalent standards
Desirable
- Higher degree / PHD / Masters
- Membership of Specialist Radiological Societies
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in cross-sectional radiology
- The ability to work / report independently
- Experience in audit
- Understanding current NHS management systems including clinical Governance and Risk management
- IT and computing skills
- Evidence of participation in and commitment to, teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Desirable
- Proven ability to lead radiology discussion within sub-specialty MDTs
- Specialist experience in one of the listed subspecialties
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Previous participation in a management role
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications within the required specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice in UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
- CCT within 6 months
- PLAB or equivalent standards
Desirable
- Higher degree / PHD / Masters
- Membership of Specialist Radiological Societies
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in cross-sectional radiology
- The ability to work / report independently
- Experience in audit
- Understanding current NHS management systems including clinical Governance and Risk management
- IT and computing skills
- Evidence of participation in and commitment to, teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Desirable
- Proven ability to lead radiology discussion within sub-specialty MDTs
- Specialist experience in one of the listed subspecialties
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Previous participation in a management role
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications within the required specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
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).
