About this role
Job summary
The Radiology department comes under the Clinical and Scientific Services (CSS) Division within the NCA, which covers four sites, with Radiology work based across all 4 hospital sites, Salford, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury. The successful candidate will be a Consultant Radiologist, joining our current team of 19 Radiologists. GI,GU and or Lung sub specialty interest is desirable, with the ability to report cross section studies, in addition to independently performing ultrasound lists. The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Oldham Hospital but will be required to do limited sessions at other NCA sites. The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic Radiology work of the department, including on call, currently set as a 1 in 25 rota. The on call rota covers the Bury, Rochdale and Oldham sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department.
The main duties of the post are radiology reporting of cross sectional imaging, ultrasound lists, fluoroscopy lists and MDT preparation and attendance. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. The post holder will be expected to contribute to some of the management tasks of the Department. The nature of this will be dependent on previous and current experience and interestsThe post holder will supervise the work of junior colleagues and provide advice & support as necessary.
You have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the Trust. You must consult with management if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.
You are accountable for the effective deployment of activities that ensure that your department, ward, clinical team is reducing hospital acquired infection. You will ensure that you and your staff comply with the Trusts policies on infection, prevention and control.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Essential
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB), FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a valid license to practise
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of GI, GU and or lung
- Evidence of dedicated subspecialty training or fellowship as appropriate
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up- to-date with medical advances
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
- Evidence of participation in and experience of, clinical audit
- Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Experience of teaching and training
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.
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)