East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Job Overview Applications are invited for the post of a NHS Locum Consultant in Cardiology, for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity in an area with high clinical demand. The post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver independent cardiology services to inpatients and outpatients. The 10 PAs will be flexible but will typically comprise 8 to 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 2 to 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) sessions per week. The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and ongoing audit programmes within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role. The post holder will be based on the acute hospital site and will support care in the community, including intermediate care beds and primary care colleagues. They will also be expected to take part in a Cardiologist Consultant on call rota. The post requires daily clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients, provision of immediate care to deteriorating patients (including initial resuscitation when appropriate), appropriate referrals, and support for safe discharge and follow up. Local and national guidance must be followed and contributed to. Other duties may be allocated by the Clinical Director to ensure proper care of patients and management of the department (mutually agreed). Post holders are expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS or equivalent. In cardiac arrest or critically ill situations, they may be expected to assume a team leadership role following appropriate guidelines. In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensure essential patient care, and the post holder may deputise for absent colleagues. A mentoring process will be in place to support professional and personal development. Main Duties Outpatient clinics including Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics CCU and Cardiology Ward rounds Cath Lab sessions In reach to AMU and out reach to medical wards Specialist sessions based on experience and expertise (echocardiography, stress echocardiography, TOE, etc.) Timely review of patient results and investigations Preparation of correspondence, reports and other documents as required Active role in teaching junior doctors Participation in clinical audit Additional duties allocated by the Clinical Director as needed Person Specification Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice MB ChB or equivalent MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree in Cardiology Specific Training Training Relevant Cardiology courses and meetings Attendance at radiation protection course Experience Clinical duties including assessment, diagnosis and care planning of medical patients ensuring safe discharge and follow up Clinical practice in Cardiology Ability to lead when appropriate Ability to work independently Experience within devices, imaging and/or heart failure Skills Echocardiography Teaching and training of other doctors and allied professions Clear written and spoken communication with other professionals Ability to clinically assess published research and incorporate it into practice Knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and practice BSE Accreditation Professional Interests Cardiology, with sub specialist interest in complex devices and pacing/lead extractions Other general medical specialties Management Ability Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities Ability to plan strategically and exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures Personal Skills Work effectively and efficiently under pressure, independently and in a team Experience in patient education and counselling Circumstances Access to private transport Employer Certification You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Legal and Disclosure Information Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) - If the role is identified as a controlled or regulated activity, any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure is £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure £27.38. This cost is not applicable for a volunteer post. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Equal Opportunities The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to protect children and vulnerable adults and recruit people within the trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate a wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please notify the recruitment services team as soon as possible ( or email ).

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Burnley is recruiting a Radiology Grade Locum Consultant on a fixed-term two-year contract to deliver expert breast imaging, ultrasound and interventional procedures within the Radiology Directorate. The post involves 10 sessions per week (10 PA's), on-call commitments, and reporting across CT and MRI, with the opportunity to contribute to teaching, governance and service development in a trusted NHS environment.

Radiology Grade Locum Consultant, Contract: Fixed term of 2 years (On call commitment), Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's per week), Job ref: 435-MQ104-26 Site: Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Town: Burnley Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (Yearly) Closing date: 26/07/:59 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate for a Consultant Radiologist to join our highly functional, accomplished, and friendly team. The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations at multiple sites. Burnley General Teaching Hospital primarily supports out patients and GP patients. Radiology has a single CT, two MRI systems, five general rooms, a single digital fluoroscopy room, a DEXA scanner and two ultrasound rooms. Both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services are available for the women of East Lancashire from a dedicated Breast Imaging Unit and a mobile screening unit. The service also includes a mobile MRI scanner. Main duties of the job We are seeking a capable and forward thinking doctor to replace a radiologist who is moving out of the region. This is a consultant post so the applicant must have their name on the GMC specialist register. The post requires a high level of competency in breast diagnostic imaging, breast ultrasound including percutaneous interventional breast and axillary procedures. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Required Competencies: Independent clinical breast examination Independent breast symptomatic mammographic interpretation with formulation of a radiology report Independent breast symptomatic breast ultrasound examination with image interpretation and formulation of a radiology report Independent percutaneous breast procedures under ultrasound guidance including cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage, FNA, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy and localisation wire insertion Independent decision making as to whether a percutaneous biopsy is needed when evaluating a potential breast abnormality Independent ultrasound examination and image interpretation of the axilla as part of breast cancer staging with formulation of a radiology report Independent percutaneous procedures of the axilla under ultrasound guidance including cyst aspiration, seroma drainage, lymph node FNA or core biopsy Manage effectively a complex clinical workload including breast localisation procedures, one stop symptomatic breast clinics, symptomatic ultrasound lists and symptomatic mammogram reporting Deliver bad news to patients and their relatives in a kind, caring and professional manner when required Deal with highly complex and sensitive information requiring excellent communication skills Use excellent decision making skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained and the Data Protection Act is observed Independently report a wide range of general and oncological CTs and MRIs Run a busy on call independently on weekends and evenings Have extensive experience running an acute CT and MRI list Independently perform a general ultrasound list Sample 10 PA job plan (subject to discussion with the Clinical Director): 5 sessions in the breast unit 2 sessions acute CT/MRI reporting 1 general ultrasound session 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance, quality improvement, service development and departmental activities 0.75 session free in lieu for on call 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (replaces other activity) A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director and reviewed within the first 3 months and annually thereafter. As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerial colleagues to provide high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is: The provision of a first class service Effective leadership for all staff engaged in the specialty Sustaining and developing teaching and research Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesConducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies Person specification ATTAINMENTS Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register for radiology. Other relevant medical and non medical training/degree. TRAINING Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology. Ability to run breast clinics independently. Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list. Commitment to further development reporting breast screening images and running breast screening assessment clinics independently, with departmental training and support. PERSONAL SKILLS Experience of supervision of junior staff. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines. Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice among colleagues in a changing environment. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP. Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities. EXPERIENCE High level of clinical experience in breast radiology in the NHS. High level of experience in general radiology; able to report most scans although supervision and checking may still be needed. Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; ability to mentor others. Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training. Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required. Publications in peer reviewed journals. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Clear commitment to lifelong learning. Ability to keep up to date in the speciality. Membership of radiological societies. MANAGEMENT Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management. Attendance at appropriate management courses. Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a "Zero Tolerance" policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a NHS Locum Consultant in Cardiology for a 12-month fixed term contract. The post involves delivering independent cardiology services to inpatients and outpatients with 10 PAs, primarily clinical duties and teaching. The role includes on-call responsibilities and participation in audits and service development. The successful candidate will be GMC registered, with MB ChB and MRCP (UK) or equivalent, and a higher degree in cardiology.