Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Job overview
The Radiology Directorate at The Christie is seeking to appoint a new substantive Consultant Interventional Radiologist with a special interest in Oncological Interventional and Imaging.
This is an exciting time to join the Radiology team at The Christie with opportunity to help expand and develop the services we provide across various disease groups and clinical trials.
We encourage and support sub-speciality interests.
The appointee will be based at The Christie’s main site in Withington (an element of home working will also be accommodated) and will join a team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. As a Consultant Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with; experience in all aspects of cancer imaging; expertise in Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound; and experience in the chairing of Cancer MDTs.
The Radiology service provides diagnostic, staging, re-staging and interventional procedures for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
The department undertakes around 60,000 examinations each year, across services comprising of CT scanning, MRI scanning, Plain film, Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and Nuclear medicine (reporting). The department provides reporting for the regional PET-CT service.Radiologists have close links with oncological and surgical teams and support a wide range of multidisciplinary team meetings.
Main duties of the job
This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, inclusive of 2.5SPA, and is a substantive post. There is also an on-call commitment.
Applicants must be on or eligible for GMC specialist register for Radiology within 6 months of the interview date. The successful applicant(s) will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.
When applying please remember to include your CCT date in the membership of professional bodies section of the online application form, which is where you must also record your GMC number.
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The medical establishment provides 27 Consultant Radiologists, (including 6 Interventionalists), 6 Clinical Fellows and 5 Specialty Trainee doctors (ST2-5). The Radiology Service Manager is supported by two Directorate Operations Managers and one Governance Lead.There are 3 Modality Leads (CT, MRI, General Radiology/IR/US). A Secretarial & Clerical Team leader manages the A&C staff and there is one PACS Manager.
The department undertakes around 60,000 examinations each year, across services comprising of CT scanning, MR scanning, Plain film, Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and Nuclear medicine (reporting). The department provides reporting for the regional PET-CT service.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Interventional Radiology service, as well as the diagnostic imaging service, covering MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Plain Film and Nuclear medicine reporting. The post-holder will provide expert input into the relevant MDTs across the tumour groups in the hospital.
Clinical
As a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will: be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging; bring expertise in interventional oncology / radiology; and have experience chairing cancer MDTs.
The department currently supports 23 disease related clinical Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDTMs). Each MDT has a lead consultant, and the meetings are covered by rota of between three and five consultants. The post holder will be expected to contribute to at least 2 MDT meetings and to develop subspecialty interest in these disease areas.The MDT consultant rotas are reviewed annually to meet the MDT peer review requirements and provide an appropriate distribution of workload and case mix.
Supporting professional activities
The agreed job plan will include all of the consultant’s professional duties and commitments, to include agreed supporting professional activities (SPA). The Christie NHS Foundation Trust supports the identification of 2.5 SPA for full-time employees to include audit, CPD, teaching and research and commits to manage this in a high trust, low bureaucracy fashion.The exact timing and location of SPA, and flexibility around these, will be agreed with the Clinical Director and be included in the prospective job plan, subject to annual review and appraisal. It will be expected that output for the SPA will be accountable and productive with supporting evidence of outcomes.
On-call and Emergency duties
The post holder will be included on the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on-call Specialist Trainee, ensuring that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression.
Education and Training
The department plays an active role within the North West School of Radiology, in particular with regard to subspecialty training in Oncological Radiology. Medical student, SHO/FY2 and non-radiology registrar teaching is also supported.
The post holder will contribute to the professional supervision of trainee staff and will be expected to become engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, as part of their SPA allocation. In addition, they will be expected to ensure that Junior Staff and medical students receive appropriate support and advice.The post holder will be expected to comply with College recommendations on Continuing Medical Education and GMC requirements for revalidation.
Radiology ST teaching is generally one hour per week per consultant (including small group tutorials and departmental interesting cases meetings), with the requirement to teach during general lists and to check CT scans and contrast studies.
Research and Audit
Research is encouraged and supported by an active Research and Development Committee and a Division of Research and Development. The appointee will be encouraged to develop research interests where appropriate and be expected to support colleagues engaged in research projects.Alongside the University of Manchester, the Trust is currently developing the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, which will offer additional opportunities for future translational research.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and royal colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job Planning
The job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job Plans are prospectively agreed subject to an annual individual job plan review (May – September).It is expected that the initial Job Plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust and then be aligned to the Trusts annual Job Planning review cycle.
The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan (including any educational and supervision components) and will also include an assessment of professional development with defined goals for the future. For more information refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this Job Description and also the Trust’s Job Planning Policy
Essential Training/Mandatory Training
To ensure you maintain safe practice and understand Trust requirements, you must ensure your essential/mandatory training modules are maintained at all times using allocated core SPA time to complete them.
A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities, typically 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) or pro rata. The DCC PAs would broadly comprise 6.5 fixed DCC PAs including 1 PA MDT commitment (variable by week according to rota).The MDT PA commitment covers the meeting time and preparation time.
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs
Direct Clinical Care (DCC)- 5
CT
2
US
1
IR
2
MRI
1
MDT
1
Other DCC Time (Case Review, Checking, On-Call etc.)- 5
- 5
- 25
- 75
Audit and Research
1
Other SPA (Appraisal, REALM, meetings)- 5
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10
On call Commitments
This role does require participation in the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on-call Specialist Trainee, so that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT- ATTAINMENTS
Educational
MBBS or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
AF / CE
Qualifications
MRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualification
CE
Professional Qualifications
GMC registration with a license to practice
Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants
Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following:
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
CE
CE
Research / Publications
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology
Experience in RECIST reporting
Evidence of innovative practice / service development
Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
Recent scientific presentations
AF / I- TRAINING
Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Skilled in PET-CT reporting
AF / I- EXPERIENCE
Job Specific
Clinical experience and knowledge in interventional radiology and cancer imaging.
Evidence of continuing personal
and professional development
and keeps up to date with
medical advances.
Knowledge and appreciation of
the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
AF/I
Management / Audit
Track record of undertaking clinical audit
AF / I- TEACHING
Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
AF / I- PERSONAL SKILLS
Acceptability
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Good interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of clinical governance
Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
Can own/commit to shared
goals
Flexibility, commitment and
compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the
department.
Flexible and adaptable to change
Acts with integrity – honest and
trustworthy towards both patients and staff
Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage.
Skilled in PET-CT reporting
Broad range of IT skills
I
Leadership
Can build effective teams and
partnerships
Is comfortable dealing with
people
Self- reliance
Ability to work under pressure.
Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.- CIRCUMSTANCES
Domicile
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF – Application Form
I – Interview
R – References
CE – Certification Evidence
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- MRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualification
- GMC registration with a license to practice Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
- Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology
- Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Clinical experience and knowledge in interventional radiology and cancer imaging.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
- Track record of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Experience in RECIST reporting
- Evidence of innovative practice / service development
- Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Recent scientific presentations
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of clinical governance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Can own/commit to shared goals
- Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
- Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Can build effective teams and partnerships
- Is comfortable dealing with people
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.
- Broad range of IT skills
- Skilled in PET-CT reporting
- Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels.In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
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If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.