Consultant Radiologist (Cross-Sectional)

The Radiology Directorate at The Christie is seeking to appoint new substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in Oncological Cross-Sectional Imaging.

The appointee will be based at The Christie's main site in Withington (an element of home working will also be accommodated) and will join a team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. As a Consultant Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with: experience in all aspects of cancer imaging expertise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging (training will be provided in PET CT if required) and experience in the chairing of Cancer MDTs. An interest in routine interventional radiology procedures can also be supported.

The department undertakes around 60,000 examinations each year, across services comprising of CT scanning, MR scanning, Plain film, Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and Nuclear medicine (reporting). The department provides reporting for the regional PET-CT service. Radiologists have close links with oncological and surgical teams and support a wide range of multidisciplinary team meetings. Research is integral to the clinical service and the department supports a large number of clinical trials. The department has an important educational role, providing teaching to the North West School of Radiology and input to the Christie PET Academy.

Main duties of the job

This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, inclusive of 2.5 SPA, and is a substantive post. There is also an on-call commitment.

Applicants must be on or eligible for GMC specialist register for Radiology within 6 months of the interview date. The successful applicant(s) will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.

When applying please remember to include your CCT date in the membership of professional bodies section of the online application form, which is where you must also record your GMC number.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The medical establishment provides 27 Consultant Radiologists, 6 Clinical Fellows and 5 Specialty Trainee doctors (ST2-5). The Radiology Service Manager is supported by two Directorate Operations Managers and one Governance Lead. There are 3 Modality Leads (CT, MRI, General Radiology/IR/US). A Secretarial & Clerical Team leader managers the A& C staff and there is one PACS Manager.

The department undertakes around 60,000 examinations each year, across services comprising of CT scanning, MR scanning, Plain film, Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and Nuclear medicine (reporting). The department provides reporting for the regional PET-CT service.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the diagnostic imaging service, covering MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear medicine reporting. The post-holder will provide expert input into the relevant MDTs across the tumour groups in the hospital.

The appointee will have a shared (double) office with the necessary PACS/CRIS and PC workstations. Secretarial support is shared.

Clinical

As a consultant radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging, expertise in body cross sectional image reporting (CT, MRI, US plus or minus PET CT), and chairing of cancer MDTs.

The department currently supports 23 disease related clinical Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDTMs). Each MDT has a lead consultant and the meetings are covered by rota of between three and five consultants. The post holder will be expected to contribute to at least 2 MDT meetings and to develop subspecialty interest in these disease areas. The MDT consultant rotas are reviewed annually to meet the MDT peer review requirements and provide an appropriate distribution of workload and case mix.

Supporting professional activities

The agreed job plan will include all of the consultants professional duties and commitments, to include agreed supporting professional activities (SPA). The Christie NHS Foundation Trust supports the identification of 2.5 SPA for full-time employees to include audit, CPD, teaching and research and commits to manage this in a high trust, low bureaucracy fashion. The exact timing and location of SPA, and flexibility around these, will be agreed with the Clinical Director and be included in the prospective job plan, subject to annual review and appraisal. It will be expected that output for the SPA will be accountable and productive with supporting evidence of outcomes.

On-call and Emergency duties

The post holder will be included on the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on-call Specialist Trainee, so that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression.

Education and Training

The department plays an active role within the North West School of Radiology, in particular with regard to subspecialty training in Oncological Radiology. Medical student, SHO/FY2 and non-radiology registrar teaching is also supported.

The post holder will contribute to the professional supervision of trainee staff and will be expected to become engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, as part of their SPA allocation. In addition, they will be expected to ensure that Junior Staff and medical students receive appropriate support and advice. The post holder will be expected to comply with College recommendations on Continuing Medical Education and GMC requirements for revalidation.

Radiology ST teaching is generally one hour per week per consultant (including small group tutorials and departmental interesting cases meetings), with the requirement to teach during general lists and to check CT scans and contrast studies.

Research and Audit

Research is encouraged and supported by an active Research and Development Committee and a Division of Research and Development. The appointee will be encouraged to develop research interests where appropriate and be expected to support colleagues engaged in research projects. The Trust has recently entered into a commitment with the University of Manchester to develop the Manchester Cancer Research Centre which will offer additional opportunities for future translational research.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and royal colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Job Planning

The job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job Plans are prospectively agreed subject to an annual individual job plan review (May September). It is expected that the initial Job Plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust and then be aligned to the Trusts annual Job Planning review cycle.

The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan (including any educational and supervision components) and will also include an assessment of professional development with defined goals for the future. For more information refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this Job Description and also the Trusts Job Planning Policy.

Essential Training/Mandatory Training

To ensure you maintain safe practice and understand Trust requirements, you must ensure your essential/mandatory training modules are maintained at all times using allocated core SPA time to complete them.

Job Plan Timetable

It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced clinical Practitioners.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

MRI

SPA

CT / PETCT

CT

MDT

PM

CT / PETCT

SPA

US

SPA

CT

NB This timetable is indicative

A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities, typically 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) or pro rata. The DCC PAs would broadly comprise 6.5 fixed DCC PAs including 1 PA MDT commitment (variable by week according to rota). The MDT PA commitment covers the meeting time and preparation time

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)

7.5

CT

2.0

MRI

1.0

US

1.0

PETCT

2.0

MDT

1.0

Other DCC Time (Case Review, Checking, On-Call etc.)

0.5

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)

2.5

Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)

0.25

Training, CPD and Teaching

1.0

Audit and Research

1.0

Other SPA (Appraisal, REALM, meetings)

0.2

Total Programmed Activities (PAs)

10

On call Commitments: This role does require participation in the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on‑call Specialist Trainee, so that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• MRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualification
• GMC registration with a license to practice Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• Management training
• Additional research or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
• Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Clinical experience and knowledge in radiology and cancer imaging.
• 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
• Track record of undertaking clinical audits
• Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Review and manage progress
• Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognize the performance of others
• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology
• Experience in RECIST reporting
• Evidence of innovative practice / service development
• Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Recent scientific presentations

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of clinical governance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can own/commit to shared goals
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.

Desirable

• Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage
• Skilled in PET-CT reporting
• Broad range of IT skills

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