We are a large teaching hospital with Major Trauma centre, Regional neurosciences centre, Regional Oncology centre, Regional upper GI cancer surgery, Regional complex pelvic surgery and local lower GI surgery.

We are looking for a new team member to join us! To help Radiology as part of these tertiary referral and major trauma centre developments at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Specialty Doctor in a similar sized Radiology department in the United Kingdom;

• Independent performance and interpretation of imaging studies in the following modalities: plain film, contrast studies, and ultrasound.
• Provision of Diagnostic Radiology Services to the standard of a Senior Specialist Registrar, with consultant supervision as necessary.
• Supervised interpretation of cross-sectional imaging studies, and supervised performance of nonvascular intervention. It is anticipated that the degree of consultant supervision required will gradually reduce as experience is gained.

The successful candidate will assist in providing services at both Royal Preston and Chorley & South Ribble Hospitals.

The new post holder may be expected to participate in the existing general on-call rota to be staffed at a 1 in 16 [consultant]; or 1 in 9 [registrar] frequency.

About us

This post has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Clinical Radiology at LTHTR, which is now needed to cover some of the identified service requirements arising as a result of expansion within in the Department.

LTHTR values extremely its Specialty Doctors and in a first of its kind in the UK, we have agreed and committed ourselves to provide all Specialty doctors joining the trust and those already working with us, a personal career progression pathway with support to become autonomous practitioners if they aspire to do so.

Any person who is unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and if appointed the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis in discussion with colleagues.

Job description
Job responsibilities

There are also substantial opportunities for development or maintenance of various subspecialist interests dependent on the preference of the candidate.

Informal clinical enquiries and requests to visit are welcome.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person specification and Specialty / Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification
Health
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• MC ChB or equivalent

Desirable

• FRCR or Equivalent Higher qualification

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Minimum of four years at middle grade level in Clinical Radiology
• A career directed towards Clinical Radiology
• The ability to work/report independently
• Ability to initiate appropriate initial management in common emergencies
• Experience in audit
• IT and computing skills
• Evidence of participation in and commitment to, teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students

Desirable

• Experience in posts other than Radiology
• Experience in Symptomatic Breast Radiology
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses.
• Previous participation in a management role

Personal
Essential

• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines. Written communication in a clear and conscientious manner
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team. A friendly, understanding, caring personality
• Ability to lead when appropriate
• Proven ability to make effective use of time and resources
• Evidence of high personal motivation and resilience

Research and Development
Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications within the required specialty

BMJRef: BMJ-93966/438-MS2371