ConsultantRadiology

Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Gynae Imaging

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologists with a specialist interest in Gynaecological imaging to work within a cohesive and supportive team, to provide a quality service in our Radiology department. They would join a team of Consultant Radiologists to provide high quality diagnostic imaging service across Gateshead and contribute to our Gynaecological imaging service. The focus is very much on teamwork, and we pride ourselves on the quality services we deliver. We have a full complement of radiographers, sonographers and nurses who work alongside the consultant team. Our strategy is one of growth and development both of our team in terms of new roles and advanced practice and in new scanners to support the latest techniques. The appointee will have relevant general cross-sectional imaging experience to face the challenges of the post, which should include sub specialist training in Gynaecological imaging. They will be a resilient, a team player who wishes to join a department that is cohesive, friendly and hard-working. Applicants are required to hold the FRCR and have experience in working within the NHS. Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Gynae Imaging

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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The applicant will have general radiology and sub speciality Gynaecological imaging duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the opportunity to work flexibly from home or at our Community Diagnostic Centre. They would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list): 1. Contribute to the team of Radiologists, participating in acute and outpatient reporting including any relevant subspecialty work including image guided procedures. 2. Actively contribute to the multi professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service. 3. Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Radiology Department. 4. Participate in the teaching, regular audit and managerial activities of the Radiology department. 5. Contribute to the MDT work within their subspecialist interest area of Gynaecological imaging. 6. Contribute to the 7 day on call rota as outlined in the job description (1 in 15). 7. Work flexibly within the team in order to provide a high-quality service. 8. Be committed to continuing professional development to assist in furthering themselves and the department. 9. Meet the criteria outlined on the Person Specification

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the Regional tertiary referral centre for Gynaecological Oncology and a Women's Health Hub for Gateshead. Centre provides a comprehensive range of acute services and is a Cancer Centre for different cancer types such as bowel and lung. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
FRCR
Appropriate specialised training in Radiology
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary teamwork
Leadership skills e.g. supervision of junior colleagues
Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Understanding of clinical governance and readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibility it implies
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Ability to train and supervise others
Commitment to work flexibly depending on service pressures
Adaptable approach to sustaining and developing services.
Calm response to stressful situations
Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Excellent Team player demonstrating respect for all

Desirable

Postgraduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
interventional
Evidence of track record of actively encouraging and sustaining a positive culture within units.