Consultant Radiologist
1 month ago
Job summary
This is a great opportunity to join and influence future developments of an expanding department. We welcome applications from UK and abroad. We have a successful record of supporting non-UK trained radiologists with their CESR application.
We have a range of posts to suit radiologists at any stage of their career. We are particularly interested in colleagues with the following sub-speciality interests - Gastro-intestinal, Head and Neck, Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT, Paediatric, Thoracic and Gynaecological imaging although we can accommodate all other sub-specialty interests as well.
We can offer further sub-speciality training locally or the opportunity to visit/work at other centres whilst working here. We will support your academic interests and you will have a generous study leave allowance and budget to match.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will collaborate with existing colleagues to deliver and enhance a comprehensive Radiology service supporting the imaging requirements of the Trust and primary care services in the county. The appointees will be part of a wider team of consultant radiologists who provide sub-specialty and general radiological services across the Trust. The post holders will be encouraged to have a sub-specialty interest and help shape the services in their respective fields of expertise. If required, further speciality training can be provided on-site or by attendance at other centres.
All sub-speciality interests are welcome especially Gastro-intestinal, Head and Neck, Nuclear Medicine, Paediatric, Thoracic, Breast, Gynaecological Imaging etc. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop new services including interventional procedures pertaining to their area of interest.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
CompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All duties of a Consultant Radiologist in line with departmental rota. In addition to reporting and performing procedures, the successful applicants will be expected to attend multidisciplinary team meetings in a sub-specialty of their interest and participate in the general radiology on-call rota. Office space with workstations and secretarial support will be provided. Participation in the teaching and training of radiology registrars, radiographers and medical students is encouraged.
All consultants undergo yearly job planning review and appraisal organised by the Trust. Revalidation is in accordance with GMC regulations. The post starts as a 10PA per week contract including MDT, on-call and SPA. The maximum PAs usually allowed is 12. Basic SPA allocation is with additional SPA time offered for additional roles undertaken.
Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of possession of a CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
All consultants are encouraged to attend the monthly consultants meeting, regular REALMs meetings and the bimonthly Medical Staff Committee meetings. Within the department there are subspecialty staff meetings. All consultants participate in relevant MDT meetings as part of their timetabled activity.
Consultants are expected to provide cover for colleagues who are absent on leave. The number of consultants who are on leave at any one time is governed by local Directorate policy and six weeks notice of leave is expected.
The successful candidate will be contractually accountable to Northampton General Hospital Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Medical Director and Clinical Director.
The appointee will be expected to participate in managerial and administrative work and should be aware of the broader context within the NHS in which consultants operate.
For full details of Role and Responsibilities, please see supporting documents
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
Full registration with the GMC On the Specialist Register or eligibility to be included in 6 months
Professional Qualifications
Essential
FRCR
Desirable
MRCP, MRCS or other professional or higher qualification
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
Evidence of extensive training in Cross Sectional Radiology
Desirable
Post graduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
Audit / Teaching
Essential
Participation in Audit / Research / Teaching Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Management Skills
Essential
Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work within a team.
Desirable
Completed an appropriate management course.
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
Good written and verbal skills in English. Willingness to show flexibility in responding to the needs of the department. Conscientious with good time keeping skills. Ability to prioritise.We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
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