Job summary
To provide in conjunction with colleagues Imaging services for the Trust. To support Education and Training across the Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist to work within the Directorate of Radiology.
Due to the expansion of services, we currently have vacancies for Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly and forward looking team.
Job description is Royal College approved.
Main duties of the job
- Share with consultant colleagues the radiology workload, across plain film, ultrasound, CT/MRI & breast imaging. Contribute to all emergency, cancer faster diagnostic pathways, urgent, routine and screening services provided in a timely manner.
- Provide with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.
- Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the hospital.
See attached job description for further information
About us
The James Paget University Hospital Radiology department performs over 70,000 X rays, 50,000 CT and MRI scans and over 30,000 ultrasound scans a year.
The department is composed of over 140 Radiologists, Radiographers, Nurses, Imaging Assistants, Healthcare Assistants, Administration and Radiology IT staff.
We have a commitment to teaching Specialist Registrars from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, medical students from the University of East Anglia Medical School, sonographers from the University of Hertfordshire and radiographers from the Universities of Suffolk and Exeter. We provide practical mammography training for JPUH radiographers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the ever growing demand for diagnostic imaging. Successful applicants will complement a team of existing interventional and diagnostic Consultant Radiologists. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical leadership and management
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- FRCR or Equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Radiology
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCS or other postgraduate degree
- NHS BSP Accreditation
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of
- Experienced in all modalities used in General Radiology
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Able to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team,
Desirable
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department, eg breast or interventional
- Experience in PACS / CRIS radiology systems
- Experienced in basic interventional radiology
- Training in a sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing
- Experience of committee work/project management
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff & medical students
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based consultant
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Kowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles andevidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of
- Computer Literate
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives'
- Energy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressure
- Good previous attendance record
- Knowledge of the NHS wider strategy, including
- Physically fit for post. Completion of Trust's Occupational
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or residence
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self development in areas such as recruitment and selection, equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Commitment to modern practices.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post,
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
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA