ConsultantRadiology

Consultant Radiologist Cross sectional

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Northamptonshire

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

The post is based at Kettering General hospital although cross-site working is encouraged as a part of university hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). The post holder will join in established cohesive team of 16 radiologists (to include speciality doctor and 2 senior clinical fellows) supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general Radiology. There are 2 rotating registrars (ST2 and ST3) from university hospitals of Leicester The post/s have developed to complement the existing expertise within the department and to mange expanding demands for imaging from the Emergency department, Cancer services, as well as the general diagnostic imaging workload. This post/s would support emergency Radiology, cancer imaging reporting, attending multi-disciplinary teams' meetings, and covering Ultrasound (if appropriate), CT and MR sessions in the working week. There is a supporting team of consultant radiographers reporting plain films, sonographers, radiographers and 3 full time interventional nursing team. This role includes all aspects of a sub-speciality radiologist role, to include supervising and reporting and doing MDT. The role also includes but not limited to vetting, reporting, duty (hot reporting/CT/MRI and emergency service) and on call. There will be an opportunity to gain sub-speciality imaging expertise if want to develop their interest.

Consultant Radiologist Cross sectional

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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The work programme and job plan will be agreed on appointment. It is a full-time appointment. As a minimum it will be examined yearly during job planning. It will include a minimum of 1.5 SPA (Supporting professional activities) and rest DCC (Direct Clinical care activities). Distinct roles with other NHS responsibilities will attract further PA. Remote working is supported as part of the Job plan within the Trust and EMRAD consortium. Remote workstations can be provided (subject to availability). The job plan will be subject to review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the Clinical business unit management team across UHN to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match. There is on-call commitment, included in the weekly timetable. The rota is 1 in 14, which will be one weekday between 5pm-8pm, and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is given for on-call. Participate in the weekly MDTs and other departmental meetings and activities, providing cover for colleagues at specialist MDTs as required. Strong emphasis is placed on participation in the general training, audit activities and in the teaching of medical students and radiographers. There are varying degrees of research activities in clinical departments, where radiologist's input may be needed.

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications** Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage 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. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. 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.

Person specification

Essential

Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent) and FRCR equivalent
Sub-speciality cardio-thoracic training and working experience in NHS.
Competency in supervising cardiac imaging lists
Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
High level Organisational Skills
Communication Skills

Desirable

Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
Research experience relating to quality improvement
At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS