Job summary
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for Consultant Radiologists with a particular interest in non-vascular interventional radiology, head and neck (H&N) or GI/GU subspecialty.

The post holders are required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice and be on the Specialist Register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate Management team for further discussion.

The successful candidates would be expected to participate in sub-specialty MDTs and contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including general diagnostic radiology on call (Specialist Trainee led on call service - evenings and weekends with outsourcing overnight). Home workstations are provided to all consultants for protected daytime reporting, flexible working and remote review of on call imaging. Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leaves.

The post holders will be based between Oldham and Salford hospitals.

The post holders will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and develop services.

Main duties of the job
We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate management team for further discussion. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in MDT and also contribute to the general work of the department including general diagnostic radiology on call.

The NCA Group model will ensure a shared governance framework across the Care Organisations to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and also improve productivity. This provides exciting opportunities for collaborative working in order to work efficiently, grow our capacity and improve quality.

Our vision is to develop and deliver a high quality radiology service by recruiting and retaining well motivated high quality staff in a structure which is up to date, fit for purpose, provides job satisfaction and a good work life balance. We have a vision to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest.

To realise this vision we are committed to developing a flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Radiologist
• MBBS/MBChB and FRCR or equivalent

Professional Registration
Essential

• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
• Completion of a radiology training scheme, with sound knowledge of general radiology and higher training in NVIR, H&N or GI/GU radiology.

Desirable

• NVIR, H&N or GI/GU interest
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in NVIR, H&N or GI/GU

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Working in a team/MDT
• Good communication skills
• Independent in reporting different modalities of NVIR, H&N or GI/GU studies in acute and outpatient settings

Desirable

• Image guided steroid injections/soft tissue biopsy/aspiration
• CT guided bone biopsies

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).