Consultant Radiologist - major interest in Genitourinary Radiology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

Kindly note this role is pending Royal College approval.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our team of Consultants, as a Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Genitourinary Radiology. This new post reflects an increasing cancer imaging workload. We are a dynamic and innovative department with Radiologists providing acute and subspecialty Radiology. We teach 15 Radiology trainees on the Portsmouth training scheme.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Subspecialty interest in renal and genitourinary imaging, to participate in all aspects of CT, MRI, US, imaging guided biopsies simple fluoroscopy studies and GU MDTs.

General work

Acute in-patient cross sectional imaging
Diagnostic On-call service, currently 1 in 15
Diagnostic rota supported by local trainees until midnight
Outsourced CT midnight to 0900hrs
Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8 - 10 hr, compensated with time in lieu time and a third. This should 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.

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

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1298W

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist services to a population of greater than 650,000 people. The Trust has benefitted from substantial grants, £65 million to redevelop ED, and £1.6 million for early lung cancer detection.

Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside port, steeped in naval history and surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park. It is only 1.5 hours from London, close to two international airports and has ferry links to Europe and the Isle of Wight. There are exceptional schools in the region with very good OFSTED reports. Opportunity for both water and land based outdoor activities is exceptional, and working in Portsmouth offers an excellent work life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 in genitourinary imaging

Desirable

Management course or experience.
Fellowship level training in genitourinary imaging.
Interventional uroradiology experience.
Prizes or honours

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in GU radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, MRI, CT including biopsies..
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 in GU imaging
Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Additional criteria

Essential

Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
Demonstrable basic management skills.
Excellent time management.
Computer literacy.
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

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.

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 in genitourinary imaging

Desirable

Management course or experience.
Fellowship level training in genitourinary imaging.
Interventional uroradiology experience.
Prizes or honours

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in GU radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, MRI, CT including biopsies..
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 in GU imaging
Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Additional criteria

Essential

Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
Demonstrable basic management skills.
Excellent time management.
Computer literacy.
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

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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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