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Job summary

Main area
Body & GIGU Cross Sectional Imaging
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (40)
Job ref
358-6265123-CON
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Consultant Radiologist- Body & GIGU Cross Sectional Imaging

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Job overview

Consultant Radiologist- Body & GIGU Cross Sectional Imaging

This is a replacement post in the Imaging and Medical Physics Service, Clinical Support & Imaging Services Clinical Management Group (CSI CMG). The post holder will join an established cohesive team of radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology.

The post was developed after successful business case for expansion of CTC pathway for 2 WW Colon Cancer patients.

It is expected that the post holder will take part in the provision of specialised emergency imaging across UHL.

The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake programmed activities GIGU imaging and support to Oncology Services. Opportunities for development of the existing service will be supported where they reflect the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust
  • To support the provision of CT colon as independent pathway via for 2 WW Cancer Colon
  • To support emergency imaging across UHL
  • To review Inpatient imaging performed as an emergency within and out of hours
  • To lead/take part in many multi-disciplinary team
  • To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midland Deanery (South) radiology training scheme.
  • To supervise and train skill-mix radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated
  • To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and
  • To take part in the diagnostic on-call rota within UHL and assist in the provision of weekend radiological support for the Imaging and Medical Physics CBU.

Working for our organisation

The Imaging service at UHL represents one of the largest single radiology services in the UK, providing imaging services to UHL, one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in the United Kingdom. The Imaging service has received recognition for the level and efficiency of   its service delivery, as well as for innovation in healthcare delivery.

The department offers radiologists an opportunity to develop and manage radiology services across the district in a cohesive and integrated manner. Core services are based around the three main departments offering a comprehensive range of imaging support to the Trust and the surrounding region.

The three acute hospitals in Leicester, the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), the Leicester General Hospital (LGH) and the Glenfield Hospital (GH) merged into the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust on 1st April 2000. This Trust provides secondary and tertiary care services to the Strategic Health Authority, currently the biggest health authority in England.

UHL is one of the biggest hospital Trusts in the United Kingdom, and recognised by the Healthcare Commission as one of the highest performing acute care Trusts in England and Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work closely in a team of the existing radiologists and to support the continuing development of imaging within UHL as a whole.

The GIGU team is 10.8 WTE consultants. Offering cross sectional skills in GIGU and Oncology.

UHL is tertiary referral centre for GIGU cancers and supratertiary referral centre for HBP and Urology.

The on call is category A low frequency (approximately 1 in 22 on call out of hours)

Depending on the applicants skillset there is the opportunity to include 1 or 2 PA of GIGU intervention within the role. The post holder will join either the existing diagnostic on call rota, approximately 1 in 9 delivering acute imaging to UHL or the non-vascular/GI-GU Intervention on-call rota, 1 in 8. 

 

The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB BS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
  • FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
  • Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Fully trained in general radiology with specialist training in GIGU
  • Trained in acute cover in ED department
  • Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
  • IT Skills commensurate with senior medical staff
  • Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in the field

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
  • Capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with clinicians in acute services
  • Evidence of ability to work within teams and contribute to liaison discussions
  • Evidence of ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership skills
  • Understanding of the challenges in providing emergency imaging services
  • Evidence of ability to enhance emergency radiology services and ultrasound at UHL

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
  • Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues
  • Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of Service Development issues
  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Management training on an accredited course
  • Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS

Motivation

Essential criteria
  • Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Desirable criteria
  • Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities
  • Completion of formal courses in audit.
  • Published Audit

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
  • Appraisal and assessment skills
  • Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
  • Post Graduate qualification in medical education

Research

Essential criteria
  • Understanding and interest in research
  • Ability to appraise research critically
  • Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of recent research and development activity
  • Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Steven Jepson
Job title
Consultant Radiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 8218
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