Job summary
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. There are currently 21.5 full time consultants in post and one Associate Specialist and one specialty doctor.
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.
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.
Our Services:
Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services: We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
1. Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
2. Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
3. National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Date posted: 18 March 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum pro rata (Grade YM 72)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 409-6591233-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
Job description 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.
Particulars of the post
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The department has a proactive strategy to ensure the highest standard of patient care is maintained.
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 gastrointestinal radiology and to contribute to the general workload of the department.
Person Specification
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.
Knowledge Skills and Experience Essential
* 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.
Other Attributes Essential
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication.
* 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
Employer's website: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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