Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
This post is for a Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Radiology (UK or equivalent qualifications) and to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
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 appointed individual would be expected to have a sub-specialty interest in interventional radiology and to contribute to the general workload of the department. There is flexibility in the number of general sessions expected. The department's current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload and participate in the on call rota, currently 1 in 18.
The successful candidate will take part in the diagnostic general on call rota. On call interventional radiology is provided by Liverpool University hospitals.
The department has a proactive strategy to ensure the highest standard of patient care is maintained. This is supported by well-structured and comprehensive governance processes. In 2019, the department achieved accreditation to the Quality Standard for imaging (QSI) (Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme) by the RCR and CoR, the first imaging department to receive the award in the Cheshire and Merseyside area.
Job responsibilities
* To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
* To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
* To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
* To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post and maintain confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
* Extensive clinical training and experience in Gastrointestinal 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.
* Understanding of methods of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees.
Other Attributes
* 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 manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
* 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.
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata (Grade YM 72)
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