Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 302-24-6964432MHR-SS
- Employer
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Breast Imaging
NHS Medical & Dental: YC72
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Job overview
The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department. It is expected that there will be sessions in general MRI, CT, Ultrasound and/or screening as well as plain film reporting according to the requirements of the department and the experience of the candidate. The candidate should have an interest in Breast Radiology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake, supervise, and report and wide range of general radiological and other imaging examinations supporting the wider diagnostic services of the organisation. The post holder will take a specialist role in breast imaging to deliver a high-quality service which is compliant with a rigorous governance framework and demanding regulatory compliance. The post holder will work with a team of Radiologists contributing to local Breast Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting and may be required to contribute/deputise for the respective MDTs. The post holder will work across a multi-disciplinary team working with colleagues in other clinical specialities and organisations.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provision, with Consultant colleagues, of a Radiology service to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust with responsibility for the adequate provision of a diagnostic service and proper functioning of the department.
- To undertake emergency duties where appropriate out of hours and to under-take this duty on a rota basis with Consultant colleagues. Currently, the on-call consultants undertake/supervise and report appropriate urgent ultrasound, CT scans and urgent MRI Cauda Equina scans. Advice on plain films is provided where necessary. A full local interventional radiology on call service is not provided.
- There is currently no on-call service for MRI or isotope scans.
- Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues for periods of leave.
- To clinically direct medical exposures performed by radiographic staff.
- To participate in Clinical Audit.
- Opportunities exist by agreement to follow individual research interests.
- To participate in CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists.
- Be able to support the Breast Service by providing "One Stop Clinics" for symptomatic and non symptomatic patients.Ìý
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBChB, FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being eligible
Desirable criteria
- Post CCT fellowship in Breast Imaging
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1 Year in Clinical Practice after completing recognised training in Radiology
- Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of clinical governance and risk managment
- Breast radiology experience: Highly competent in reporting mammograms (screening and symptomatic)
- Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of clinical governance and risk management in relation to breast and general radiology.
Desirable criteria
- Further experience in breast imaging
Skills
Essential criteria
- Well-Developed leadership and motivational skill sto facilitate working within and leading a clinical team
- Proficient in a wide range of clinical skills to undertake radiological procedures
Desirable criteria
- Management training at Senior/Specialist Registrar level
- Interest in training and in audit
- Good Communication Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Completion of recognised Speciality Training Programme or equivalent leading to accreditation with Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent, (or within six months of completion of such at time of interview.)
- Appropriate experience and training in the sub-speciality (Breast).
- Conscientious and proven team worker with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Fiona Singh or Dr Amruta Talwalkar
- Job title
- Clinical Director for Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 7072407
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- [email protected]
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