Job summary
The successful applicant will be a General Radiologist with an interest in musculoskeletal radiology.
If a newly appointed consultant, the successful applicant will be eligible to apply for additional study leave to undertake up to 3 months additional subspecialty radiology training to meet specific learning objectives that are of benefit to the applicant and the Clinical Imaging Directorate at RCHT. This additional study leave must be taken within 2 years of appointment. There may be a requirement to participate the on call rota during this period of additional study leave.
The successful candidate will join a team of 30 Consultants providing a wide range of general and specialist radiology services and will be expected to contribute to the second on 1:11 general radiology on call service. First on call is provided by Peninsula Radiology On Call, a network Registrar delivered service.
Main duties of the job
RCHT is a large training centre for the Peninsula Postgraduate School of Radiology. A number of Specialty Registrars rotate through the department at any one time (17 in 2024/5).
Radiology services are based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital. The department however will support Consultants working general radiology sessions at community sites if appropriate. Home workstations are available for consultant radiologists to facilitate more flexible working.
For most consultants on a standard full time contract job plans include one day a week for flexible SPA/off work (subject to job planning).
Main duties of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provision with Consultant Colleagues of appropriate Subspecialty Radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
- The provision of general elective and emergency radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Support and ensure the efficient functioning of the Clinical Imaging department and service
- Out-of-hours responsibilities, including weekend working and participation in the Consultant on-call rota.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- Contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
- Participation in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
- Managerial responsibilities where appropriate.
- To comply with the IR(ME)R 2000.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 7,000 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
A new imaging and oncology centre (including two new MRI scanners, with space for a third) opened in 2023. The service also runs two Community Diagnostic Centres in Bodmin and Penzance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology, or eligible for such an entry on the Register, or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview
- FRCR qualification
Desirable
- Wide medical or surgical experience
- Post graduate medical qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical training and experience in appropriate subspecialty radiology
- Completed (or within 6 months of completing) the RCR appropriate subspecialty curriculum (or equivalent)
- Ability to contribute to the appropriate subspecialty departmental work load
- Ability to contribute to the general departmental work load
Desirable
- Post CCT subspecialty training in subspecialty radiology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills and the radiology curriculum to radiology registrars
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and/or radiology trainees
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring and professional attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the post
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology, or eligible for such an entry on the Register, or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview
- FRCR qualification
Desirable
- Wide medical or surgical experience
- Post graduate medical qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical training and experience in appropriate subspecialty radiology
- Completed (or within 6 months of completing) the RCR appropriate subspecialty curriculum (or equivalent)
- Ability to contribute to the appropriate subspecialty departmental work load
- Ability to contribute to the general departmental work load
Desirable
- Post CCT subspecialty training in subspecialty radiology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills and the radiology curriculum to radiology registrars
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and/or radiology trainees
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring and professional attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the post
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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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