Consultant Radiologist for Breast and Cardiothoracic

We areseekingto appointaConsultant Radiologist to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust., The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound,MRIand CT work, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities(with the potential foradditionalSPA based on need and justification)and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota).

Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual consent although it will have to dovetail with the other consultants' commitments. The radiologists' rota currently works on a two-weekly cycle. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected., Radiology and Breast Imaging forms part of the Diagnostic and Support Services Division alongside Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Outpatient Services. The specialty structure consists of a Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist), Operational Business manager and Lead Radiographers/ Sonographers. This structure is reflected at all levels within the organisation. Theleadership teamfunctions together as a cohesive unit to set the tone for each specialty and is jointly responsible for quality, performance,financeand workforce.

We hold Radiology Governance meetings and Radiology Consultants meetings chaired by the Governance and ClinicalLeadrespectively.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent)and either be eligible for inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register or be within sixmonths ofobtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview.

HOSPITAL SERVICES

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6000 staffprovidinga wide range of acute and community services to the population of Bolton and surrounding areas.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a large district general hospital with over 780850 inpatients and 54-day case and endoscopy beds. The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is within theNorth Westsector of the health economy along with Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Bolton is a specialist maternity and paediatric centre for Greater Manchester.