Consultant Radiologist
Job overview
Interviews/Assessment Centre: 5th March 2025
We are seeking to appoint Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Due to the creation of a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) based at the acute site, we are looking to further expand our clinical team. We are happy to consider applications across all subspecialty interests, to help complement our team and grow our services.However, the following subspecialty Radiologists are particularly welcomed: Nuclear Medicine, Paediatric, Breast and Gynaecology. The successful candidates will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent) and either be eligible for inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include 2.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota).
Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual consent although it will have to dovetail with the other consultants' commitments.The radiologists' rota currently works on a two-weekly cycle. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected.
Working for our organisation
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6000 staff providing a wide range of acute and community services to the population of Bolton and surrounding areas.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a large district general hospital with over 780850 inpatients and 54-day case and endoscopy beds. The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is within the North West sector of the health economy along with Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.Bolton is a specialist maternity and paediatric centre for Greater Manchester.
Further information may be found on the Trust’s website: https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/
Working in Radiology at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust:
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Radiology and Breast Imaging forms part of the Diagnostic and Support Services Division alongside Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Outpatient Services. The specialty structure consists of a Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist), Operational Business manager and Lead Radiographers/ Sonographers.This structure is reflected at all levels within the organisation. The leadership team functions together as a cohesive unit to set the tone for each specialty and is jointly responsible for quality, performance, finance and workforce.
We hold Radiology Governance meetings and Radiology Consultants meetings chaired by the Governance and Clinical Lead respectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7 DAY WORKING
The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota, which is currently 1 in 16, joining the Registrar rota. Candidates are expected to cover 1 evening every 4 weeks 5pm – 7pm and 1 weekend in 16 (Friday 5-7pm, Sat and Sunday 9am-6pm).An outside agency provides an on-call service from 7pm (6pm at weekends). Availability for an on-call service in event of a failure of this outsourced service would be expected or in a Major incident.
TEACHING
The successful candidate will be expected to share in the training of the Specialty trainees and clinical fellows in Radiology, including clinical and educational supervisor responsibilities as appropriate. Some teaching of non-radiology junior staff and allied health professionals would be expected.
CLINICAL MEETINGS
Attendance at cancer and non-cancer multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate to specialty and sector MDT meetings will be required.
CPD / POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
The Trust has a very well equipped multidisciplinary Education Centre and all Consultants are eligible for CPD - there is a budget managed by the Director of Medical Education.
The Education Centre has seminar rooms, discussion rooms and tiered lecture theatre for 120 people and a well-stocked library with access to Medline.
The Manchester Medical Society radiology section holds 7 academic evening lectures through the academic year in the Manchester Medical School.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT
The Trust has a Clinical Governance Committee chaired by the Medical Director. The Radiology Directorate has established a Clinical Governance structure. All categories of Directorate Staff are represented in the structure, and there is liaison with other clinical groups where required.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate Clinical Audit Programme and participate in quality improvement projects, which will be closely linked to the needs of Clinical Governance. The lead radiologist for audit is Dr Yee Mei Koay.
Dr Khwaja Khan is lead radiologist for governance in the department and deputy clinical lead.
RESEARCH
The Trust has a Research and Development Committee to develop local R&D strategy. An interest in research will be welcomed and Consultants are encouraged to get involved in research and publications. Limited funding for research projects is available from time to time.
Person specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential criteria- Basic Medical Qualification
- MBChB/MBBS
- or equivalent.
- FRCR or equivalent
- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Professional / Occupational Qualifications
Essential criteria- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be held within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee)
Research / Publications
Desirable criteria- Research / Publications
Training
Essential criteria- Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
- To be on the GMC Specialist Register as a Radiologist or to be eligible for GMC Specialist registration within 6 months at the time of the Advisory Appointment Committee.
Circumstances
Essential criteria- Domicile: To be within a 30-minute commutable distance of Royal Bolton Hospital for emergency response (willing to accept further).
- Car Driver/Owner: Must hold a valid driving license and car.
Professional Interests
Essential criteria- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand
- Teaching junior medical and other staff.
- Maintain interest in research, teaching and service improvement.
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- On-call experience.
- Experience of working within the UK NHS.
- Additional special radiological interest and expertise in a speciality.
Teaching
Essential criteria- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Experience of teaching
Managerial
Essential criteria- Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
- Management experience
People
Essential criteria- Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff.
- Ability to be an effective member of a team.
- Leadership experience
Resources
Essential criteria- Ability to work collaboratively with and relate to all other healthcare staff
- Awareness of budgeting management
Personal Skills
Essential criteria- Possession of appropriate clinical and communication skills.
Other Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to manage change and to stimulate development.
- Keen and motivated to learn and teach.
- Ability to manage change and to organise development.
- Awareness of service development, governance and health improvement plans.
Communications
Essential criteria- Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients and carers.
We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.
We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.
Staff benefits - Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk)
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.