Job summary
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) wishes to appoint three Consultant Radiologists with subspecialist interests in Abdominal Imaging, with expertise in GI, HPB and/or genitourinary radiology. The post-holders will be predominantly based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site although there may be the requirement or opportunity for some sessions at Poole Hospital. The post-holders will be part of the on-call arrangements for general diagnostic radiology and contribute to our subspecialist abdominal imaging service. UHD provides HPB, GI and GU cancer services to Dorset, the New Forest and south Wiltshire regions. UHD is a regional referral centre for benign and malignant UGI surgery, urological and gynaecological surgery, interventional endoscopy and interventional oncology. There are large benign urological, pelvic floor and IBD practices, each with regular MDTs.
This is an exciting time to join #TeamUHD, with excellent opportunities for professional development at our large and dynamic NHS Trust. For further details please see the Supporting Documents.
Main duties of the job
Post-holders will be expected to provide general inpatient CT and emergency MRI both in normal working hours and on call. Outpatient US, CT and MRI commitments will be according to subspecialty interest and expertise. Job planned time to prepare and participate in MDTs will be provided. Other commitments could include diagnostic fluoroscopy and an opportunity to perform US and CT guided procedures, if desired. The post-holders will participate in regular cancer MDTs and benign imaging meetings according to interest and expertise and subject to job planning. We supports a growing number of Specialty Trainees on rotation in the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme, and it is anticipated post-holders will contribute to education and training within the Department.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A 10 or 11 PA contract is offered but it may alsobe possible to offer less than 10 PA contracts. Theproposed job plan will accommodate the clinicalcommitments within 8 DCC PA, including 1 for oncall, with the offer of one additional DCC PA (i.e.up to 11 PA in total). The job plan includes 2 SPAs,one of which can be worked off site, to supportappraisal and revalidation, and internal andexternal roles. The job plan will be reviewed andagreed annually with the Clinical Director andDirectorate Management and may be reviseddepending on service demand, followingdiscussion with the Consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A 10 or 11 PA contract is offered but it may alsobe possible to offer less than 10 PA contracts. Theproposed job plan will accommodate the clinicalcommitments within 8 DCC PA, including 1 for oncall, with the offer of one additional DCC PA (i.e.up to 11 PA in total). The job plan includes 2 SPAs,one of which can be worked off site, to supportappraisal and revalidation, and internal andexternal roles. The job plan will be reviewed andagreed annually with the Clinical Director andDirectorate Management and may be reviseddepending on service demand, followingdiscussion with the Consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsFull registration with GMC and license to practice FRCR or equivalent Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCST, CESR or European Community Rights. Pre-CCST candidates will be considered if eligible for interview 6 month prior to CCST date (at date of interview) Other post-graduate teaching and/or research qualifications
Desirable
- Other post-graduate teaching and/or research qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of all aspects of acute Radiology. Subspecialty training in abdominal (gastrointestinal, HPB and/or genitourinary) radiology; Participation in subspecialty cancer MDTs and imaging meetings relevant to this role
Desirable
- Abdominal imaging fellowship or other post-CCT subspecialist experience in abdominal imaging
Ability Knowledge
Essential
- Ability / Knowledge Evidence of knowledge base as shown by FRCR and CCT in Diagnostic Radiology Willingness and ability to fulfill the key elements of the job description Experience and ability to train junior doctors Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to independently protocol and report subspecialist investigations and support cancer MDTs and imaging meetings relevant to this role
Clinical skills and technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate General ultrasound skills
Desirable
- Clinical Skills and Technical Skills Computer literate General ultrasound skillsExperience with regional PACS systems and/or AI implementation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal Qualities Works independently, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm Excellent communication skills to include verbal and written Ability to work within a team setting and collaborate with colleagues Ability to develop and build a service within the objectives of the existing team Honest, reliable, flexibleSpecific training in communication skills
Desirable
- Completed audit or quality improvement activity directly relevant to this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsFull registration with GMC and license to practice FRCR or equivalent Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCST, CESR or European Community Rights. Pre-CCST candidates will be considered if eligible for interview 6 month prior to CCST date (at date of interview) Other post-graduate teaching and/or research qualifications
Desirable
- Other post-graduate teaching and/or research qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of all aspects of acute Radiology. Subspecialty training in abdominal (gastrointestinal, HPB and/or genitourinary) radiology; Participation in subspecialty cancer MDTs and imaging meetings relevant to this role
Desirable
- Abdominal imaging fellowship or other post-CCT subspecialist experience in abdominal imaging
Ability Knowledge
Essential
- Ability / Knowledge Evidence of knowledge base as shown by FRCR and CCT in Diagnostic Radiology Willingness and ability to fulfill the key elements of the job description Experience and ability to train junior doctors Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to independently protocol and report subspecialist investigations and support cancer MDTs and imaging meetings relevant to this role
Clinical skills and technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate General ultrasound skills
Desirable
- Clinical Skills and Technical Skills Computer literate General ultrasound skillsExperience with regional PACS systems and/or AI implementation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal Qualities Works independently, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm Excellent communication skills to include verbal and written Ability to work within a team setting and collaborate with colleagues Ability to develop and build a service within the objectives of the existing team Honest, reliable, flexibleSpecific training in communication skills
Desirable
- Completed audit or quality improvement activity directly relevant to this role
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).
