Locum Consultant Radiologist (with a subspeciality of Urology) in Wigan

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Radiologist (with a specialist interest in Urology) to strengthen a team of 20+ Consultant radiologists, 3 international Clinical Fellows, 2 Clinical Fellows and 6 Registrars at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants must have obtained the FRCR or equivalent. Urology subspeciality required, non vascular intervention would also be considered depending on skill set. This post is for a 12 month fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department.
• He/she will undertake sub-specialty work in Urology in addition to general cross sectional reporting including CT, MRI, IR and ultrasound according to the requirements of the department and the experience of the candidate and supporting MDT's.
• The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do; but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of the teams who provide an impressive range of services for a population of about 325,000 across four major sites.
• The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and provides assistance with funding up to an agreed limit.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Detailed job description and main 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 undertake 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

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR
• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).
• Further qualifications in subspeciality CCT or equivalent and on the Specialist Register within six (6) months of being appointed.

Experience

• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
• Competence in adult general, acute and trauma imaging
• Subspecialty experience in Urology
• Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.

Knowledge

• 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 the time of interview.
• Appropriate experience and training in the sub-specialty.
• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).

Additional

• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
• Commitment to continuing Medical Education
• Ability to facilitate cross site working

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibility
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Research

• Knowledge of principals involved in research

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Formal Teaching Qualifications

Management and Leadership

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Completion of a general management course or programme

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.