Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist - Cardiothoracic Imaging
Consultant
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear visionÌý'to beÌýthe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering theÌýbest careÌýfor our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimÌýto extending access and improve quality. Ìý
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality:Ìýto deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable careÌý
- Service and Innovation:Ìýto develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value:Ìýto maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce:Ìýto be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders:Ìýto develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every dayâ€
Job overview
Applications are invited from radiologists who have experience in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for in-house training and work along with our team of ten experienced cardiothoracic radiologists and six cardiologists with imaging interest.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is a successful NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiothoracic diseases, with an outstanding group of cardiac and thoracic surgeons, radiologists and chest physicians and cardiologists. Our Trust has its own research department which provides excellent support for those colleagues interested in research and innovation.
This post was created to accommodate for the increase in the demand of cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging studies, securing an adequate workload to each of the consultants. Our department provides the best technology for cardiothoracic imaging, with two MRI scanners, including a wide bore, 1.5T cardiac optimized Siemens Sola MR scanner and a 3T VIDA Siemens and two dual energy CT scanners, (Siemens FORCE scanners) and it is fully integrated with PACS.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at the LHCH. The total sessional commitment would be 10 – 12 PAs for a full-time appointee, but applicants who wish to work less than full time are also welcomed to apply.
Applicants must hold a certificate of completion of specialist training in radiology (CCST), or equivalent international specialist radiology training certificate and GMC registration.
Applications should be made via NHS ¹û¶³´«Ã½APP, please could all applicants attach a copy of their CV to the application form.
Interview date yet to be confirmed.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably (not essential) with experience US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.
The draft job plan is outlined in the attached job description.Ìý
The successful candidate will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation in line with other consultants in the unit.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and a training commitment to the SpR’s.
The trust supports the annual appraisal process and routine GMC revalidation for all consultants and all consultants undergo an annual job plan.Ìý The appointee will be expected to work flexibly on the basis of the needs of the Clinical Services Division and the Trust.Ìý The workload will be driven by the job planning process and be reviewed and changed appropriate to the requirements of the Trust by the Radiology Clinical Lead with the Divisional Head of Operations with ratification by the Medical Director. ÌýIt should be noted that full mentorship will be provided to the successful candidate.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Person specification
Qualitfitcation
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration (or Eligible for Registration within 3month).
- FRCR or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
- Training in chest imaging and Lung biopsies
- OnCall duties (Often include cardiovascular imaging; aorta, cardiac and coronary imaging )
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiothoracic imaging
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.
Desirable criteria
- An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
- General / vascular, renal and carotid Doppler.
- Stress cardiac MRI
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
- Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising SPR’s
- Attendance of Training the Trainer Course.
Audit and Research Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of audit management or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance in Radiology
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation.
- Good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses, radiographers and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
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
- Ahmed Kharabish
- Job title
- Consultant Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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