Consultant Radiologist in Uro-radiology
Job overview
Salford Royal Hospital has a vacancy for a Consultant Radiologist with an interest to develop or prior experience in Urological cross-sectional imaging. This is a new post with the candidate helping to support and develop the sub-specialty Uroradiology service along with the current team of 3 substantive Consultants.
The successful candidate would be expected to participate in sub-specialty MDTs, and contribute to sub speciality work of the department. They will be involved in general acute work for 1 session a week and on the diagnostic body radiology on call, currently 1 in 12 (Neuroradiology is separate).
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.
Key Internal Relationships:
- Clinical Directors of Radiology
- Clinical Chair of Radiology
- Consultant colleagues in Radiology and related specialties
- Specialist radiology trainees
- Radiology Senior Management Team
- Professions allied to medicine & nursing staff
Key External Relationships:
- Health Education North West School of Radiology
- Radiology Departments at partner organisations
- Greater Manchester project teams
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in Urological imaging. The successful candidate will have a primary base at Salford Royal Hospital.
The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including on call which is Specialist Trainee led with Consultant supervision. This service (currently 1 in 12) is between 5pm to 9:30pm (Mon-Thur). The weekend service is 5-7pm (Fri) and 9am to 5pm (Sat-Sun).Overnight outsourcing is in place until 9am 7 days a week. Home workstations are provided to all consultants for protected daytime reporting, flexible working and remote review of on call imaging. There are separate diagnostic and interventional Neuroradiology on call rotas to cover all aspects of acute Neuroradiology.
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.
Working for our organisation
The 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.
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
Professional Registration
Essential criteria- General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Entry on Specialist Register
Essential criteria- Entry on the Specialist Register Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview in Radiology (or within six months of entitlement)
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Essential criteria- FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Wide experience in Radiology, with sub-specialty skills appropriate to the post
Essential criteria- Wide experience in Radiology, with sub-specialty skills appropriate to the post
Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
Desirable criteria- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
Research
Essential criteria- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
Essential criteria- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports
Essential criteria- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports
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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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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