Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation NHS Trust are looking for skilled and
motivated Interventional Radiologists to join our team performing approximately
360,000 examinations a year. The Department of Radiology at South Tyneside and
Sunderland is a large, busy department hosted across two main acute sites with
services at multiple peripheral sites in the community. There is a full range
of modern, recently-acquired, imaging equipment across both acute sites with five static CT scanners and three static MRI scanners. This is supplemented by a new, large, purpose-built Diagnostic Imaging Centre at South Tyneside, with two CT
scanners, two MRI scanners and a PET CT scanner to be installed. As well as
diagnostic work the Department has an IR suite based at Sunderland Royal
Hospital with further interventional rooms at South Tyneside. These are
supported by an efficient Day Case service on both sites.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors
who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology with a range of
specialty interests to support departmental growth and the Post would be
tailored accordingly. We particularly welcome applications from doctors with a
specialist interest in IR, Nuclear, MSK, Urology, Paediatric, ENT and Thoracic
imaging. You will contribute fully to the work of the Team and will
be expected to lead on services to particular areas or departments in the
organisation.
Proposed interview date: 26.02.24
Main duties of the job
A
Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under his or
her care.
Final Job Plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate and
the Clinical Director; and will be subject to Annual Review.
Some
sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions, will be worked flexibly and
there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional
timetable to accommodate other commitments of the Appointee.
You are expected to attend monthly Directorate meetings. The Clinical Director is Ben Hall, Consultant
Radiologist.
You will be expected to develop the Service in-keeping with national
guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
Consultant
performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to
personal career development.
Further information regarding our Trust can be obtained from our website. Contact details for job-related candidate queries: Dr Ben Hall, Clinical Director, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland SR4 7TP, Tel: 0191 565 6256, Ext: 49034/42927 Email: ben.hall4@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology and a specialist interest in IR. You willcontribute fully to the work of the Team and will be expected to lead on services toparticular areas or departments in the organisation.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology and a specialist interest in IR. You willcontribute fully to the work of the Team and will be expected to lead on services toparticular areas or departments in the organisation.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- A post-graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS
Audit and research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- A post-graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS
Audit and research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
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).
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