Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in head and neck imaging to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital and is expected to perform general radiology as well as sub specialty tasks with particular interest in head and neck imaging. Candidates who have additional subspecialty interests shall be accommodated particularly in Gynecological imaging.
Applicant must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent) and be registered with the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview. NHS experience as a consultant radiologist would be preferred.
Main duties of the jobThe general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include 2.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota).
Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual consent although it will have to dovetail with the other consultants' commitments. The radiologists' rota currently works on a two-weekly cycle. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected.
About usHOSPITAL SERVICES
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6000 staff providing a wide range of acute and community services to the population of Bolton and surrounding areas.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a large district general hospital with over 780850 inpatients and 54-day case and endoscopy beds. The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is within the North West sector of the health economy along with Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Bolton is a specialist maternity and paediatric centre for Greater Manchester.
Further information may be found on the Trust's website:https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/
Working in Radiology at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust:
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Radiology and Breast Imaging forms part of the Diagnostic and Support Services Division alongside Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Outpatient Services. The specialty structure consists of a Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist), Operational Business manager and Lead Radiographers/ Sonographers. This structure is reflected at all levels within the organisation. The leadership team functions together as a cohesive unit to set the tone for each specialty and is jointly responsible for quality, performance, finance and workforce.
We hold Radiology Governance meetings and Radiology Consultants meetings chaired by the Governance and Clinical Lead respectively.
Job responsibilitiesFor the full detailed job description and main responsibilities for the role, please find the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationEducational QualificationsEssential- Basic Medical Qualification . MBChB/MBBS . or equivalent.
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Professional / Occupational QualificationsEssential- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be held within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee)
Research / PublicationsDesirableTrainingEssential- Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
- To be on the GMC Specialist Register as a Radiologist or to be eligible for GMC Specialist registration within 6 months at the time of the Advisory Appointment Committee.
CircumstancesEssential- Domicile: To be within a 30-minute commutable distance of Royal Bolton Hospital for emergency response (willing to accept further).
- Car Driver/Owner: Must hold a valid driving license and car.
Professional InterestsEssential- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand
- Teaching junior medical and other staff.
Desirable- Maintain interest in research, teaching and service improvement.
ExperienceEssential- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- On-call experience.
Desirable- Experience of working within the UK NHS.
- Additional special radiological interest and expertise in a speciality.
TeachingEssential- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
DesirableManagerialEssential- Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
DesirablePeopleEssential- Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff.
- Ability to be an effective member of a team.
DesirableResourcesEssential- Ability to work collaboratively with and relate to all other healthcare staff
Desirable- Awareness of budgeting management
Personal SkillsEssential- Possession of appropriate clinical and communication skills.
Other SkillsEssential- Ability to manage change and to stimulate development.
- Keen and motivated to learn and teach.
- Ability to manage change and to organise development.
Desirable- Awareness of service development, governance and health improvement plans.
CommunicationsEssential- Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients and carers.
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 