Consultant Radiologist

Job summary

This post is for a General Cross-sectional Radiologist with Subspecialist interest in Breast Radiology to compliment the department. The appropriate clinical skills and knowledge will be expected.

You will join the other radiologists sharing the provision for general on-call service out of hours and work alongside our current Breast Imaging Radiologist.

CT reporting is outsourced overnight 7 days a week (8pm-8am weekdays and 5pm-9am weekends/bank holidays). Currently our Radiology Doctors have the facility to undertake home reporting with dedicated AGFA workstations and VR dictation facilities provided for all current and future Radiologists.

The timetable of Radiologists commitments is regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet the changing needs of the Trust, service and staff. A timetable will be allocated to the appointee according to their skillset and the needs of the department.

Main duties of the job

To undertake programmed activities in breast Imaging and general radiology. Opportunities for development of the existing service will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust.

To contribute to the cancer two week wait service and participate in symptomatic breast one stop clinics and other relevant activity.

To contribute to the work of the national breast Screening Service by ensuring adequate film reading numbers, participation in screening assessment and other relevant activity.

To work closely with the breast clinicians, breast care nurses, breast pathologists and breast surgeons.

To lead/take part in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and administration.

To undertake a reasonable or allocated share of the routine/urgent reporting (MRI, CT and plain films) and performing fluoroscopic studies and ultrasound. Remote reporting where required

The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Cost Improvement programme (CIP) Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCR

Desirable

Other professional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

Experience

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview and hold a license to practice A minimum of 12-month NHS experience Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; equality and diversity

Desirable

Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, work, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention, as relevant to their specialty

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists Demonstrates key generic clinical skills around the areas of consent; ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicines safely and using medical devices safely Collaborates with multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings, with respect for and recognition of the roles of other health professionals Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection

Desirable

Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects

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