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 2 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 5 static CT scanners and 3 static MRI scanners. This is supplemented
by a new large purpose-built Diagnostic Imaging Centre at South Tyneside, with
2 CT scanners, 2 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 General Radiologists. The post-holder 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.
Main duties of the job
A
Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under their
care.
The department will seek to ensure
that the post-holder is able to develop and consolidate any areas of particular
interest. The Trust offers a wide range of clinical services requiring general
and specialist Radiology input including intensive care, ophthalmology, head
and neck surgery, paediatrics and neonatology, renal medicine, clinical
haematology, vascular surgery and genito-urinary medicine.
It is anticipated that the post-holder
will be nominally based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but will be expected to
work across Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside District Hospital as required.
This role may also involve sessional working hub and spoke, in other
neighbouring Trusts. Modern comfortable reporting facilities are available on
both sites.
The
post-holder will be expected to work at weekends and Bank Holidays pro-rata
contributing to the on call rota.
Final
job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates 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.
Contact details for job related
candidate queries: Dr Ben Hall Clinical Director - 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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. The post-holder 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.
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 candidates 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.
The post holder is expected to attend
monthly Directorate meetings. The Clinical Director is Ben Hall, Consultant
Radiologist.
The post
holder 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.
PLEASE REFER TO THE 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 with a range of specialty interests to support departmental
growth and the post would be tailored accordingly. The post-holder 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.
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 candidates 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.
The post holder is expected to attend
monthly Directorate meetings. The Clinical Director is Ben Hall, Consultant
Radiologist.
The post
holder 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.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
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
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
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS
- 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
Person Specification
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
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
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS
- 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
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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