Locum Consultant Radiologist

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 thirteen consultant radiologists, 2 consultant sonographers and 2 consultant reporting radiographers.

The successful candidate will have an interest in cross sectional imaging and any subspecialist interest will be considered, but the Trust is particularly keen to recruit radiologists with a subspecialist interest in non-vascular intervention, paediatrics, nuclear medicine. An ability to undertake nonvascular interventional procedures required in a busy DGH would be an advantage, although any subspecialist interest would be considered. All other subspecialties will be considered depending on application volume and fulfilment of the posts.

The proposed job plan typically is 10 programmed activities. Part-time consultants are also welcome to apply with a minimum part-time pattern of 6 programmed activities. The successful candidate would support a cancer MDT with appropriate preparation time. CT, MR reporting, general and within their subspecialist interest. Ultrasound plus or minus some interventional activity and a small amount of plain film reporting. 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

1. These posts are offered as a 10 PA (session) arrangement subject to work schedule, agreed arrangements for organisation, and mutual agreement with the Clinical Lead. Part-time working pattern (minimum 6 PA) is negotiable based on mutual agreement and demand of the service and requires prior agreement with departmental management.
2. The direct clinical care (DCC) includes emergency work, outpatient activities, multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care and administration 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.
3. This will typically consist of 10 sessions which will vary according to the experience and expertise of the candidate and departmental requirements.
4. Additional SPA 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, with further review on an annual basis.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust 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 ongoing upgrading ensures the Trust has 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 around 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, helping those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly stay in their own homes where appropriate. Over the last 12 months more than £50m has been invested across the hospital estate, including two new MRI scanners, a 22-bed Intensive Care Unit, a new Obstetric Theatre and expansion of the Neonatal Unit.

Job summary

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 thirteen consultant radiologists, 2 consultant sonographers and 2 consultant reporting radiographers. The successful candidate will have an interest in cross sectional imaging and any subspecialist interest will be considered, but the Trust is particularly keen to recruit radiologists with a subspecialist interest in non-vascular intervention, paediatrics, nuclear medicine. An ability to undertake nonvascular interventional procedures required in a busy DGH would be an advantage, although any subspecialist interest would be considered. All other subspecialties will be considered depending on application volume and fulfilment of the posts.

The proposed job plan typically is 10 programmed activities. Part-time consultants are also welcome to apply with minimum part-time pattern of 6 programmed activities. The successful candidate would support a cancer MDT with appropriate preparation time. CT, MR reporting, general and within their subspecialist interest. Ultrasound plus or minus some interventional activity and a small amount of plain film reporting. 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.

Qualifications Essential

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

Desirable

• Radiology Subspecialty fellowship Exams
• MRCP, MRCS, Royal College additional exams
• Post Graduate Degree's (Masters, Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate)

Experience Essential

• Evidence of Higher Speciality Experience/Training in Clinical Radiology
• Evidence of Radiology Subspecialty Interest
• Prior experience in Audit and/or research

Desirable

• Evidence of Subspecialty Experience in Paediatrics, Non-vascular intervention & Nuclear Medicine
• Evidence of Subspecialty Training in other interest than above
• 6 Months UK Experience as a doctor at registrar or consultant level.
• Evidence of radiology Specialist registration (CCT or CESR)

Knowledge & Personal Qualities Essential

• Sound Clinical Judgement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Desirable

• Evidence of research experience & published work
• Have good personal insight and be able to manage constructive criticism and advice
• Ability to use the evidence base, quality improvement and clinical audit to support decision making.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Consultant Radiologist/Deputy Clinical Lead

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum