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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
408-24-751-A
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park hospital
Town
Upton
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/11/2024 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Radiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

We are seeking 2  values-driven Consultant Radiologists with special interest in any of the following specialties; Gynaecology, Urology, and MSK  to work within a cohesive team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. Candidates should be able to handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and will be expected  bring intellect and insight to leading on complex services.

This role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.

Main duties of the job

The job plans are for 10 Programmed Activities – 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional  Activity (1.5 Core SPA). Additional SPA is available for additional roles in the department (Clinical/Educational Supervisor etc. There is a local agreement at WUTH that an additional 2 hours per week SPA are accommodated in monthly audit sessions and teaching during DCC commitments. Flexible and partial remote working patterns are readily considered.

The successful diagnostic candidate will participate in the diagnostic on-call rota and will provide weekend working sessions as part of their DCC. There is a 1 PA weekly allowance for diagnostic on-call duties and weekend working time. The diagnostic consultant on call is 2nd on call. 1st on call is a combination of the regional registrar hub and evening/overnight outsourcing company. Interventional on call is shared with The Countess of Chester Hospital and is 1st on call.

The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in service development and redesign as well as collaboration with other local service providers.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • FRCR or equivalent qualification
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant higher degree

Training

Essential criteria
  • Should have completed training in radiology within a recognised training programme
Desirable criteria
  • Higher level subspecialty training

Clinical Experience in Specialty / Subspecialty

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI. Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description.
  • Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI
  • Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in relevant subspecialties as per the Job Description
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of an accredited Cardiac CT course
  • Independent practitioner in US guided Fine Needle Aspiration and/or US Guided Core biopsy Procedures
  • Special interest in one of the following areas; -Cardiac - -Gynaecology- Urology- MSK

Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable criteria
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Well organised and skilled in good time management
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team

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
Dr Nick Day
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
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