Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
Job overview
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has a vacancy for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. Dual sub specialty interests would be welcome. The successful candidate would be expected to also contribute to the general work of the department including the general diagnostic radiology on call.
The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate management team for further discussion.
The NCA model will ensure a shared governance framework across the Care Organisations to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity. This provides exciting opportunities for collaborative working in order to work efficiently, grow capacity and improve quality.
Our vision is to develop and deliver a high quality Radiology service by recruiting and retaining well motivated high quality staff in a structure which is up to date, fit for purpose, provides job satisfaction and a good work life balance. We have a vision to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest.To realise this vision we are committed to developing a flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in Paediatric imaging. Interest in intervention is welcome but not essential. The successful candidate will have a primary base either at Salford or Oldham dependent on their preference and any second sub speciality interest.
The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including on call at one of the two sites. The frequency of this will depend on the site chosen. Both oncall rotas are low frequency and rely on overnight outsourcing.Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and develop services.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group across the NCA is currently undergoing an exciting transformation into one structure, with a shared governance framework working to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity.This will provide opportunities for collaborative working, to work efficiently, grow our capacity and improve quality.
Working for our organisation
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MRCP, FRCR
Professional Registration
Essential criteria- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- All consultants are required to be trained as GMC recognised clinical supervisors and educational supervisors.
- CS within 6 months of joining the trust.
- ES within 12 months of joining the trust.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria- Wide experience in Radiology, with sub-specialty skills appropriate to the post
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
- Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Private residence within 30 minutes or ten miles of principal place of work
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We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met).As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.
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