Consultant Radiologist

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in gastrointestinal radiology, general radiology and non-vascular intervention to our cohesive, hard-working and friendly team. The BHNFT Medical Imaging Team includes Consultant Radiologists, radiology specialty doctors, radiology residents, consultant mammographers and Advanced Practitioners and provides a comprehensive imaging service. The trust is rated as good by the CQC with performance benchmarked well within the top quartile of acute trusts by NHSE.

The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the general radiology workflow including audit, quality improvement, MDT, teaching, and the general on-call rota (currently 1 in 8). Teleradiology cover the acute MR service from 17:00-20:00 on weekdays and 08:00 20:00 at weekends, and the acute CT service from 20:00 08:30. All successful candidates will have dedicated office space plus shared acute reporting spaces within the main department. Home workstations will be provided for on-call duties and to allow for periods of working from home (to be agreed at job plan meetings).

Main duties of the job

Please see full job description and person specification for the post under the supporting documents section.

Sample job plan:

Session

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

US / Intervention

Cold CT/MRI

MDT

Cold CT/MRI

SPA

Cold CT/MRI

PM

Acute Reporting

MDT Prep

SPA

Intervention

Acute Reporting

Plain Film

Cold CT/MRI

We have benefited from recent investment including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and a flagship Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) within Barnsley Glass Works in the heart of the community with opportunities for greater expansion.

Candidates should have 6 months recent higher-level training in their area of interest at a recognised training centre or equivalent experience in a similar post. Opportunities are also available to suit other specialist interests.

Informal discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:

Dr Lisa Shannon

Consultant Radiologist & Clinical Lead

Telephone: 01226 435064

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0507-11-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for his post can be found under the supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for his post can be found under the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit
  • Ability and desire to teach and support junior staff effectively
  • Knowledge of the NHS and its developments
  • Ability to critically appraise relevant medical literature

Desirable

  • Record of accomplishment in radiology
  • Evidence of service improvement
  • Evidence of involvement in research e.g., publication of original research, presentation at regional, national or international meetings

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
  • At least 6 months higher training in the post holders special interest from a recognised training centre

Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
  • Other professional or higher qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable experience in areas of specialist interest.
  • Experience in General radiology skills (CT/MRI/USS/X-ray) to allow post holder to offer general reporting and opinions on a broad range of work commonly encountered in a general radiology department.
  • Experience of out-of-hours working if relevant
  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the job description, including participation in the on-call rota.
  • Postgraduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Effective communication skills

Management Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
  • Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Ability to delegate appropriately
  • Ability to work within a team

Desirable

  • Completed an appropriate management or leadership course

Personal requirements

Essential

  • Meets fitness to practice guidance as issued by the GMC
  • Fulfil all duties of post including on-call requirements, if required
Person Specification

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit
  • Ability and desire to teach and support junior staff effectively
  • Knowledge of the NHS and its developments
  • Ability to critically appraise relevant medical literature

Desirable

  • Record of accomplishment in radiology
  • Evidence of service improvement
  • Evidence of involvement in research e.g., publication of original research, presentation at regional, national or international meetings

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
  • At least 6 months higher training in the post holders special interest from a recognised training centre

Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
  • Other professional or higher qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable experience in areas of specialist interest.
  • Experience in General radiology skills (CT/MRI/USS/X-ray) to allow post holder to offer general reporting and opinions on a broad range of work commonly encountered in a general radiology department.
  • Experience of out-of-hours working if relevant
  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the job description, including participation in the on-call rota.
  • Postgraduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Effective communication skills

Management Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
  • Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Ability to delegate appropriately
  • Ability to work within a team

Desirable

  • Completed an appropriate management or leadership course

Personal requirements

Essential

  • Meets fitness to practice guidance as issued by the GMC
  • Fulfil all duties of post including on-call requirements, if required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead Radiographer

Liz Elfleet

elizabeth.elfleet@nhs.net

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0507-11-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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