Job Summary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant with a subspecialty training interest in Paediatric Neuroradiology to join this large, developing and aspirational trust. The post is based within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will work within an innovative and flexible department keen to look at new ways to deliver Radiology services. They must be experienced in Neuro Imaging with subspecialty training in Paediatric Neuroradiology; they are encouraged to develop an interest in service development across the new Trust working alongside the other Radiologists already in post to complement the current services to provide comprehensive and innovative care.
The job will be based at RMCH with the possibilities of working at other Trust sites, such as Wythenshawe and North Manchester on discussion.
The appointee will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new Consultant Contract, 8.5 related to Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities.
Part-time or job share working is possible.
Main Duties of the Job
Duties include reporting neuro-radiology examinations, including acute, escalated and reporting work list examinations. Clinical responsibilities will include vetting and prioritising requests and preparing and presenting cases at the various clinical meetings, including Neuro-oncology, Proton Beam Therapy MDT, neurology meeting, as well as other more specialist neuro-radiology meetings depending on sub-specialty interests.
Supervision of trainees is an integral part of the role with a large number of trainees coming through the department.
About Us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Date Posted: 11 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 349-CSS-7124458*
Job Locations: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* MB.ChB or equivalent
* Postgraduate qualification (eg FRCR) or equivalent
* Completion of basic training in Clinical Radiology
* Completion of 6 Months subspecialty training in Paediatric Neuroradiology
Desirable
* Higher qualification eg MD in Radiology
* European Course in Paediatric Neuroradiology
Teaching & Audit
* Teaching Medical Students and resident doctors
* Experience of Audit in Radiology
Academic Achievements & Research
* Publications in recognised radiology and appropriate other medical journals
* Research projects relating to Paediatric neuroradiology
Interpersonal Skills
* Organisation Skills
* Communication Skills
* Leadership Skills
Other Requirements
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer's Website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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