Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our team of 44 Consultants, as a General Consultant Radiologist. A subspecialty interest in Oncology, GU, GI, Emergency Radiology, Intervention, Chest and Cardiothoracic Radiology can be accommodated.
This new post has arisen as part of our £65 million new build emergency radiology department due to open in late 2024 with 2 new CT rooms.
We are a dynamic and innovative department, and the applicant will be expected to provide acute and sub speciality imaging. Portsmouth is host to the Portsmouth training scheme, providing training to 20 specialist registrars.
Main duties of the job
- General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in either oncology, intervention, head and neck, neuro, GU, GI and chest to accommodate the increasing workload. These jobs have become available as part of the funding for the new £65 million emergency department build.
- General work
- Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
- On-call service. Currently 1:14
- Supported by local Trainees until 22:00 hrs
Outsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs
- Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
- Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
- The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (eg compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home (home workstations are provided) etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in either oncology, intervention, head and neck, neuro, GU, GI and chest to accommodate the increasing workload. These jobs have become available as part of the funding for the new £65 million emergency department build.
- General work:
- Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
- On-call service. Currently 1:14
- Supported by local Trainees until 22:00 hrs
- Outsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs
- Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
- Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
- The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home (home workstations are provided) etc.). Extra DCC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan will be undertaken.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
- Subspecialty experience
Desirable
- Management course or experience.
- Fellowship level training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in acute radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, CT, imaging guided biopsies, and plain film interpretation.
- General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Fellowship level training
- Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Skills
Essential
- Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
- Demonstrable basic management skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
- Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY