This post is for a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Breast Radiology. 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 gastrointestinal radiology and to contribute to the general workload of the department. There is flexibility in the number of general sessions expected. There are currently 15.8 full time consultants in post and one Associate Specialist, one specialty doctor and one Locum consultant.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. On 1st July we came together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
* CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
* SAFETY that is of the highest standards
* COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
* SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
* PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
* Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A more detailed job plan would be discussed prior to appointment depending on the candidates sub specialist interests. The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected. The department currently has Specialist Registrars providing 1st on call with consultant cover via teleradiology. Current on call commitment is 1 in 13.8 (Band 3%, category A). The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trusts clinical Governance Strategy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application Or evidence of working towards CESR application
* MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
* FRCR or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive clinical training and experience in Breast Imaging Radiology.
* Breast MDT experience
* 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
Desirable
* Understanding of methods of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees.
Other
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.
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