Job Summary
The post will suit an applicant who has an interest in Breast Radiology. The successful candidate would join a team of 2 Consultant Radiologists who have an interest in Breast imaging. The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 7.0 related to direct clinical care, 0.5 for the on-call commitment and 2.5 for supporting professional activity. Less than whole time working can be considered.
Current on call commitment is 1 in 17 (Band 3%, category A).
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.
Interviews will take place on Monday 23rd June, 2025
Main Duties of the Job
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. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload and participate in the on-call rota, currently 1 in 17. 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 at the weekend from 9am-3pm.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
* FRCR or equivalent medical qualification
* If International Medical Graduate, Should already have CESR application submitted at time of interview.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Extensive clinical training and experience in 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
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years
* Breast MDT experience
* Proficient in USS and USS guided procedures in Breast
* Independent in reporting plain X-ray, US, CT and MRI imaging
Other Attributes 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
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