General Consultant Radiologist with Interest in Head & Neck and ENT

If you are a motivated radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you! Not only would you have access to the latest technology (3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite), you'd have a very team-focused department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and their potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!

Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography and non-vascular intervention.

Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.

The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including CT, MRI, Plain Film, NM, and Ultrasound. An interest in Head & Neck and ENT imaging would be essential.

There may also be an occasion a requirement to provide diagnostic reports on patients at CDC sites and community hospitals. At present we operate a Radiologist of the Day system, but this is under review, particularly as we gain more consultants within the department. The aim of the department is to become more efficient and to minimise interruptions to individual consultants as much as possible.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work, it's a great place to live. It offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For detailed job description and main responsibilities as well as person specification, please check the attached files.

• FRCR or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
• Registered with GMC

Desirable

• Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• MRCP

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Understand the principles of audit
• An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature
• Evidence of leadership
• Organisational ability
• Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
• Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Credibility and integrity
• A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
• Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
• Evidence of organisational ability

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
• Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course
• An understanding of corporacy in the NHS
• Demonstrate CPD to enhance quality of work
• Attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties

SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential

• Punctuality
• Reliability
• An interest in teaching and education
• Clearly formulated career goals
• Basic IT skills for the use of email, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of RIS/PACS
• Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS

Desirable

• Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine
• Intermediate or advanced IT skills

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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