Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal Imaging

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologists with an interest in Gastrointestinal 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 Gastrointestinal imaging service. The focus is very much on team work 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 department has a strong tradition of teaching and is affiliated to the Northern Deanery Radiology Training Scheme. There are usually 3-5 trainees in the department at any one time and the attachments are very popular. The Northern School of Radiology has an Academy and Consultants in the region are actively encouraged to contribute to this.

Main duties of the job The applicant will have general radiology and sub speciality gastrointestinal 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 gastrointestinal 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.