Consultant Radiologist - Cardiothoracic Imaging in Ellesmere Port

Applications are invited from radiologists who have experience in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular imaging. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for in-house training and work along with our team of eleven 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.

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. Applicants close to obtaining specialist registration through CESR/portfolio pathway are also encouraged to apply.

Applications should be made via NHS Jobs, please could all applicants attach a copy of their CV to the application form.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

JOB PLAN

The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably with experience in US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR or Equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
• Training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiovascular MRI and CT, including coronary CT, structural heart imaging (TAVI reporting), cardiac MRI, stress cardiac MRI
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.
• An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
• General / vascular, renal and Carotid Doppler.
• Congenital (adult) cardiac imaging (CT and/or MRI)

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists

Teaching

• Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
• Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills
• Experience of supervising SPR's
• Attendance of Training the Trainer Course

Audit and Research Experience

• Experience of audit management
• Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
• Peer reviewed publications

Personal attributes

• 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

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.