We are seeking to appoint a humble, capable and forward-thinking locum general radiology consultant to join our highly functional, accomplished and friendly team. We are looking for a radiologist who can support the haematology MDT and upper GI MDT.

A radiologist who has experience with paediatric radiology is also desirable but not mandatory.

This locum post is for an initial 23 months at which the point the post will be advertised as a substantive consultant radiology post for which the successful applicant can apply if eligible.

The department has a track record of developing locum consultants with almost universal progression to substantive consultants.

Main duties of the job A sample 10 PA job plan subject to discussion would include:

• 2 to 3 sessions cold reporting
• 2 sessions hot reporting site acute MRI and CT
• 1 session MDT prep
• 1 session MDT
• 1 to 2 session US
• 1 session free in lieu of on call (1 in 20)
• 1 SPA off site

An extra 0.5 SPA which runs concurrent to the day-to-day job plan allows for departmental meetings eg directorate meetings, audit, educational meetings etc. Additional SPAs can be given to support additional roles (eg governance, quality improvement lead, university roles) after discussion with the clinical director.

The candidate would be expected to take part in core departmental activities plain film reporting, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT or NM after agreement with the clinical director. The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Hospital or Burnley General Hospital, which are 11 miles apart.

We expect job plans to evolve throughout a career and support radiologists who want to develop new skills.

About us Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, serving a population of approximately 550,000 citizens.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The radiology department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is regarded by trainees as one of the best or THE best place to train year on year. This is due to the unique culture we have crafted here over the last 15 years which values humility, training and proficiency and staff satisfaction.