Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
The closing date is 10 July 2025
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Job summary
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has a vacancy for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. Dual sub specialty interests would be welcome. The successful candidate would be expected to also contribute to the general work of the department including the general diagnostic radiology on call.
The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the Directorate management team for further discussion.
The NCA model will ensure a shared governance framework across the Care Organisations to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity. This provides exciting opportunities for collaborative working in order to work efficiently, grow capacity and improve quality.
Our vision is to develop and deliver a high quality Radiology service by recruiting and retaining well motivated high quality staff in a structure which is up to date, fit for purpose, provides job satisfaction and a good work life balance. We have a vision to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest. To realise this vision we are committed to developing a flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a radiologist with particular interest in Paediatric imaging. Interest in intervention is welcome but not essential. The successful candidate will have a primary base either at Salford or Oldham dependent on their preference and any second sub speciality interest.
The successful candidate will contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department, including on call at one of the two sites. The frequency of this will depend on the site chosen. Both oncall rotas are low frequency and rely on overnight outsourcing. Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and develop services.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group across the NCA is currently undergoing an exciting transformation into one structure, with a shared governance framework working to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity. This will provide opportunities for collaborative working, to work efficiently, grow our capacity and improve quality.
About us
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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're 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.To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
FRCR or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
Post Graduate Degree e.g. MRCP, FRCR
Professional Registration
Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
All consultants are required to be trained as GMC recognised clinical supervisors and educational supervisors. If an applicant doesn't have these qualification then they are required to obtain as below o CS within 6 months of joining the trust. oES within 12 months of joining the trust.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
Wide experience in Radiology, with sub-specialty skills appropriate to the post
Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
Desirable
Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology
Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
Private residence within 30 minutes or ten miles of principal place of work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
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