Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation NHS Trust are looking for general 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 General Radiology with an interest in MSK. You will
contribute fully to the work of the Team and be expected to lead on
services to particular areas or departments in the Organisation.
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 you 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 your other commitments.
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 may be obtained via our website.
Proposed interview date: TBC
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 who 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 MSK imaging.
You will contribute fully to the work of the Team and be expected to lead on services to particular 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 who 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 MSK imaging.
You will contribute fully to the work of the Team and be expected to lead on services to particular areas or departments in the organisation.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Audit & 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.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS.
Management & Admin 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.
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.
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in under-graduate and post-graduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Audit & 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.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS.
Management & Admin 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.
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.
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in under-graduate and post-graduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
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.
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.
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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