Locum Consultant Radiologist

Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have invested in the radiology team and are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, skilled locum radiologists to join the team of ten consultant radiologists, 2 consultant sonographers and 2 consultant reporting radiographers.

An ability to undertake nonvascular interventional procedures required in a busy DGH would be an advantage although any subspecialist interest would be considered.

The Trust supports 1.5 SPA for personal development and individual quality with a further negotiable PA time for educational supervision or undertaking a lead role e.g., REALM lead, Audit lead, Guideline lead, and modality leads.

Main duties of the job

This post is initially offered as a 10 PA (session) subject to work schedule, agreed arrangements for organisation, and to mutual agreement with the Clinical Lead.

The direct clinical care (DCC) includes emergency work, outpatient activities, multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care and administration directly related to the above. the supporting professional activities (SPA) include participation in training, medical education, continuous professional development, formal teaching, audit, clinical management and local clinical governance activities.

This will typically consist of 10 sessions which will vary according to the experience and expertise of the candidate and departmental requirements.

Additional SPA s can be negotiated for extra Trust directed activity e.g., educational supervision, clinical tutor, audit lead appraiser duties (max 0.5 SPA)

The department offers a 7-day imaging service. Consultant Radiologists are resident on site until 8pm Monday to Friday on a rotational basis, and Saturday / Sunday for 6 hours.

Consultants are not expected to be on site during their SPA time but must be able to attend within a reasonable time in an emergency.

The job plan will be reviewed at 3 months and 6 months depending on the needs of the candidate and department. Further review is on an annual basis.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust The Trust directly employs more than 4,000 staff making it one of the largest employers in Walsall.

We are an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof.

The £170 million development of our hospital site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.

Over the last 12 months more than £50m has been invested in healthcare services across the hospital’s estate which includes two new, state-of-the-art MRI scanners, the creation of a new 22 bedded Intensive Care Unit and a new Obstetric Theatre and expansion of the Neonatal Unit

1. To play an active role in the Radiology Service and to share with the other Consultant Radiologists, responsibility for the provision of appropriate services and advice.
2. Support of 7 day working, including resident on site Radiologist weekdays until 8pm Saturday and Sunday on a Rotational basis.
3. Communication and liaison with other departments within the hospital, both clinical and managerial.
4. Communication and liaison with agencies outside the hospital including the emergency services, GP Surgeries and Urgent Care Centres, tertiary trauma centre.
5. Leading clinically on a modality within your area of subspecialist interest.
6. Responsibility for the supervision, training and education of junior medical staff, with an active role in the training of radiographic, nursing and other staff.
7. Dealing with personnel and other managerial issues including supporting the clinical prioritisation of Imaging requests.
8. Continuing development of the service, using audit, the application of evidence-based medicine, support development of IT infrastructure, mentorship programme and developing evidence-based pathways within your area of expertise.
9. Support a culture of learning from excellence as well as learning from mistakes/errors including active contribution to the REALM meetings.
10. To support the wider organisation in medical professional matters.
11. To work collaboratively with other organisations within the Black Country STP.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• FRCR or Equivalent
• MBChB, MBBS or Equivalent

• Sub Speciality training in Paediatric, Gynaecology, Cardiac, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Non Vascular Intervention.
• other Sub Speciality training will be considered
• Post Graduate Degree's (Masters, Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate)
• MRCP, MRCS

Experience

• Sub Speciality level and Experience
• Communication skills

• Leadership and Management

Knowledge

• Sound clinical judgement
• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work as a team member

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

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