Locum General Consultant Radiologist

Job description

The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques. The successful candidate with help maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working. The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload. The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload. The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site. The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity. 2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training and departmental meetings and teaching and Clinical Supervision The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans. The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sefton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90,000 and £130,000 Per Month

Published at

17-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English