Job description

Job 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.

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB, FRCR or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being eligible

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship in MSK Imaging

Experience

Essential

• 1 Year in Clinical Practice after completing recognised training in Radiology
• Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of clinical governance and risk managment

Desirable

• Further experience in MSK imaging

Skills

Essential

• 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

• Management training at Senior/Specialist Registrar level
• Interest in training and in audit
• Good Communication Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• 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 (MSK).
• Conscientious and proven team worker with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB, FRCR or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being eligible

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship in MSK Imaging

Experience

Essential

• 1 Year in Clinical Practice after completing recognised training in Radiology
• Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of clinical governance and risk managment

Desirable

• Further experience in MSK imaging

Skills

Essential

• 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

• Management training at Senior/Specialist Registrar level
• Interest in training and in audit
• Good Communication Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• 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 (MSK).
• Conscientious and proven team worker with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary

Wigan Road

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)