The Radiology Directorate at The Christie is seeking to appoint a new substantive Consultant Interventional Radiologist with a special interest in Oncological Interventional and Imaging to join our expanding service. The appointee will be based at The Christie’s main site in Withington (with an element of home‑working 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 Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and experience in chairing Cancer MDTs. We encourage and support sub‑specialty interests. The department undertakes around 60,000 examinations each year, across services comprising of CT scanning, MRI 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 % of 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, (including 6 Interventionalists), 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 manages 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 Interventional Radiology service, as well as the diagnostic imaging service, covering MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Plain Film 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 Interventional Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will: be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging, bring expertise in interventional oncology / radiology and have experience chairing cancer MDTs. Supporting professional activities The agreed job plan will include all of the consultant’s 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, ensuring 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. Alongside the University of Manchester, the Trust is currently developing 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 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 Monday AM MRI SPACT FL/IR MDT PM FL/IR SPA US SPA CT Tuesday AM MRI SPA CT FL/IR MDT PM FL/IR SPA US SPA CT Wednesday AM MRI SPACT FL/IR MDT PM FL/IR SPA US SPA CT Thursday AM MRI SPA CT FL/IR MDT PM FL/IR SPA US SPA CT Friday AM MRI SPA CT FL/IR MDT PM FL/IR SPA US SPA CT Job Plan PA Summary Total PAs: Direct Clinical Care (DCC) – 7.5 CT – 2 US – 1 IR – 2 MRI – 1 MDT – 1 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: 0.75 Audit and Research: 1 Other SPA (Appraisal, REALM, meetings): 0.5 Person Specification Qualifications MBBS or equivalentFRCR or equivalentMRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualificationGMC 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) Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imagingTrack record of productive research relevant to RadiologyClinical experience and knowledge in interventional 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 practiceTrack record of undertaking clinical auditExperience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Desirable Experience in RECIST reportingEvidence of innovative practice / service developmentRecent relevant publications in peer‑reviewed journalsRecent scientific presentationsSkilled in PET‑CT reporting PERSONAL SKILLS Essential Ability to communicate effectively with colleaguesGood interpersonal skillsGood knowledge of clinical governanceExcellent written and oral communication skills.Can own/commit to shared goalsFlexibility, 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 staffCan build effective teams and partnershipsIs comfortable dealing with peopleAbility to work under pressure.Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development. Desirable Broad range of IT skillsSkilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage.

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