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We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist to work within the Directorate of Radiology covering North Cumbria, based at either the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants, all sub-specialisms are welcomed. Applications who do not have CCT, but are working towards CESR are welcomed to apply and will be offered a Locum Consultant Radiologist post if successful.
Main duties of the job
This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the ever growing demand for diagnostic imaging. Successful applicants will complement a team of existing interventional and diagnostic Consultant Radiologists. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical leadership and management. Consultant Radiologists will be required to work across site on a rotational basis at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (WCH), this is currently 1:7 weekdays. On-Call workload is managed at Cumberland Infirmary site, reporting for both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites.
There is provision for remote access to Trust IT systems and working from home may be possible with agreement from the Clinical Director. It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours-work and on-call rota, currently 1:13 (proposed to reduce further with successful recruitment).
The appointee will, together with the existing consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical radiology service to the Trust and other users of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals
- Educational Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compliance with Consultant Competency Framework
- Participation in on call and emergency cover
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology
- Clinical Governance
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in radiology.
- Clinical Governance and Risk
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems both emergency, inpatient and elective.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ATLS
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Radiology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by interview.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Sub-specialist training/fellowship
- Leadership and training experience
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service
- Ability to cover on call
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of Audit Management
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of Trust values – kindness, compassion, ambition and respect
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
Continued Professional Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Research, Audit & Clinical Goverance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
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