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Job summary

Main area
Breast Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
408-24-598
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clatterbridge Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant Radiologist - Breast

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 a 12 month fixed term  Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist interest in Breast Radiology 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

Daily roles and responsibilities for this post involve all aspects of screening and symptomatic breast imaging work including Mammography, Ultrasound and MRI 

The post holder is required to be an enthusiastic team player, participate in audit, and quality improvement activity to drive the service forward.

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  position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
  • FRCR or equivalent qualification
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely; Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview; CESR or European Community Right
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant higher degree

Training

Essential criteria
  • Should have completed training in radiology within a recognised training programme
Desirable criteria
  • Higher level sub speciality training (see below)

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 Breast Radiology

Research

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

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication of medical topics with patients and colleagues

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

Management

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Attendance at recognised management course

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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
Mrs Jenni Findlay
Job title
Consultant Breast Radiologist/ DOS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01516785111
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