Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic
and motivated colleague to join our team of 44 Consultants, as a Consultant
Radiologist with an interest in cardiothoracic imaging.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is
one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, providing acute and specialist
services to a population of greater than 675,000 people. The Trust has
benefitted from substantial grants, £65 million to redevelop ED due to open in
2024.
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.
Intending applicants may obtain
further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on
02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email paula.mcparland@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Interview Date: 4th December 2023
Main duties of the job
This new post reflects an increasing cancer
imaging workload, demand for cardiac CT and CMR and to support the expansion of
the Targeted Lung Health Check service. The
successful applicant will be expected to participate in the TLHC reporting, CT
guided biopsies and cardiac imaging. We are a dynamic and innovative department,
and the applicant will be expected to provide acute and sub speciality imaging.
Portsmouth is host to the Portsmouth training scheme, providing training to 20
specialist registrars.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultant Radiologist with a major interest in Cardiothoracic Radiology
Department: Radiology
Reports to: Clinical Director for Radiology
Key Responsibilities:
Subspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings. Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.
General work
Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
On-call service. Currently 1:16
Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrs
Outsourced CT 2200 hrs to 0900 hrs
Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can 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
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 (eg compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home (home workstations are provided) etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken
Cardiothoracic Department
This new cardiothoracic post is to join our team of 5 subspecialty radiologists (currently 3 cardiothoracic, 1 thoracic and oncology and 1 cardiac and interventional).
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a major cardiac CT centre performing over 1800 CTs per year and expanding. We perform studies for Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight (IOW). There is an established CTFFR service (HEARTFLOW) and we have participated in both national and international CTCA/CTFFR studies (Rapid CTCA, FORECAST, PRECISE etc). The Cardiac MRI service started this year and is rapidly expanding. 15 cardiology consultants provide primary PCI, heart failure services, electrophysiological services, TOE etc.
Portsmouth has a large respiratory department comprising of 15 respiratory Consultants with NHS Specialist Commissioned services for severe asthma and ILD. Sub speciality services include COPD, bronchiectasis, pleural diseases, TB, sleep and lung cancer. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has the highest number of new lung cancers and mesothelioma diagnoses within the Wessex region and has established thoracoscopy and endobronchial biopsy (EBUS) services. The Targeted Lung Health Service started in June 2022 for the Portsmouth CCG and in 2023 this will be expanded to the Gosport and Fareham. The thoracic radiology department provides high numbers of imaging guided biopsies (CT and USS), established lung perfusion CT and dynamic tracheal imaging services. There are several oncologic and non-oncologic MDTs per week and as a specialist centre in ILD there are also regular ILD MDTs.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email paula.mcparland@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultant Radiologist with a major interest in Cardiothoracic Radiology
Department: Radiology
Reports to: Clinical Director for Radiology
Key Responsibilities:
Subspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings. Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.
General work
Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
On-call service. Currently 1:16
Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrs
Outsourced CT 2200 hrs to 0900 hrs
Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can 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
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 (eg compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home (home workstations are provided) etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken
Cardiothoracic Department
This new cardiothoracic post is to join our team of 5 subspecialty radiologists (currently 3 cardiothoracic, 1 thoracic and oncology and 1 cardiac and interventional).
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a major cardiac CT centre performing over 1800 CTs per year and expanding. We perform studies for Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight (IOW). There is an established CTFFR service (HEARTFLOW) and we have participated in both national and international CTCA/CTFFR studies (Rapid CTCA, FORECAST, PRECISE etc). The Cardiac MRI service started this year and is rapidly expanding. 15 cardiology consultants provide primary PCI, heart failure services, electrophysiological services, TOE etc.
Portsmouth has a large respiratory department comprising of 15 respiratory Consultants with NHS Specialist Commissioned services for severe asthma and ILD. Sub speciality services include COPD, bronchiectasis, pleural diseases, TB, sleep and lung cancer. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has the highest number of new lung cancers and mesothelioma diagnoses within the Wessex region and has established thoracoscopy and endobronchial biopsy (EBUS) services. The Targeted Lung Health Service started in June 2022 for the Portsmouth CCG and in 2023 this will be expanded to the Gosport and Fareham. The thoracic radiology department provides high numbers of imaging guided biopsies (CT and USS), established lung perfusion CT and dynamic tracheal imaging services. There are several oncologic and non-oncologic MDTs per week and as a specialist centre in ILD there are also regular ILD MDTs.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email paula.mcparland@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
- Demonstrable basic management skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Computer literacy.
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, CT, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT and plain film interpretation.
- 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 Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.
- Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
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 Cardiothoracic imaging
Desirable
- Management course or experience.
- Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic imaging
- Experience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.
- BSTI Nodule analysis course.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
- Demonstrable basic management skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Computer literacy.
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, CT, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT and plain film interpretation.
- 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 Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.
- Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
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 Cardiothoracic imaging
Desirable
- Management course or experience.
- Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic imaging
- Experience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.
- BSTI Nodule analysis course.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
