Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is recruiting to a permanent
Radiology
Specialty Doctor post in general radiology with an interest in non-vascular
intervention.
Recruitment
is to support the current team of 9 Consultant Radiologists following
substantial investment over the last 2 years including the opening of a
flagship community diagnostic hub. This investment will substantially widen the
footprint for Medical Imaging.
There
will be significant opportunities for service development, quality improvement,
teaching and training offering great potential for successful candidates along
side our current dedicated and enthusiastic radiology team.
Main duties of the job
Successful
candidates will work with current Radiologists providing general and
sub-speciality radiology to deliver acute and cold cross-sectional activity,
supporting clinical groups and clinical meetings. There will be no initial
on-call commitment, however this will be expected in the future once the
required standards are reached in terms of competencies.
On-call
is done from home with a full workstation.
Out of hours between 20.00hrs and 08.30 hrs is outsourced to an external
teleradiology company.
Opportunities
are present both within the department and Trust to offer service development,
add skill mix and offer teaching & training to local Specialty Trainees.
Medical
Imaging is a supportive, friendly and cohesive department and welcome
recruitment at a time of change to enable full realisation of this investment and
deliver enhanced services to the people of Barnsley and South Yorkshire.
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. Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
**Please
note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by
the Trust**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Imaging department
is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Radiology Specialty Doctor to join our
existing team. This is a General
Radiology post with a special interest in non-vascular intervention. We are a
forward looking and innovative department providing high quality care to our
patients.
There has never been a better time to
join Barnsley Hospital. The Trust is moving at pace and a we can do this
attitude is evident right through the organisation. 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 Consultant Radiologist
Team is supported by Advanced Practitioners in GI, Vascular Access, Ultrasound
and Reporting alongside the wider team of radiographers, healthcare scientists,
sonographers, care support workers, PACS and admin teams. 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 participate in the
general radiology workflow including audit, quality improvement, teaching and
clinical meetings.
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, equivalent experience in a
similar post, or FRCR.
Any candidate who is looking for less than full time/flexible working
arrangements will be considered for the posts.
Barnsley has excellent transport links to Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester
and the open countryside of the Peak district and Pennines are nearby.
Informal
discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:
Dr Lisa Shannon
Consultant
Radiologist & Clinical Lead
Telephone:
01226 435064
Or Liz Elfleet
Professional
Lead Radiographer Medical Imaging/ Service Manager
elizabeth.elfleet@nhs.net
Telephone:
01226 730000
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Imaging department
is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Radiology Specialty Doctor to join our
existing team. This is a General
Radiology post with a special interest in non-vascular intervention. We are a
forward looking and innovative department providing high quality care to our
patients.
There has never been a better time to
join Barnsley Hospital. The Trust is moving at pace and a we can do this
attitude is evident right through the organisation. 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 Consultant Radiologist
Team is supported by Advanced Practitioners in GI, Vascular Access, Ultrasound
and Reporting alongside the wider team of radiographers, healthcare scientists,
sonographers, care support workers, PACS and admin teams. 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 participate in the
general radiology workflow including audit, quality improvement, teaching and
clinical meetings.
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, equivalent experience in a
similar post, or FRCR.
Any candidate who is looking for less than full time/flexible working
arrangements will be considered for the posts.
Barnsley has excellent transport links to Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester
and the open countryside of the Peak district and Pennines are nearby.
Informal
discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:
Dr Lisa Shannon
Consultant
Radiologist & Clinical Lead
Telephone:
01226 435064
Or Liz Elfleet
Professional
Lead Radiographer Medical Imaging/ Service Manager
elizabeth.elfleet@nhs.net
Telephone:
01226 730000
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- FRCR 2A
- Completed at least four years in a specialty radiology training programme.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
Skills and Attributes
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 general non-vascular intervention.
- Experience of out-of-hours working.
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- FRCR 2A
- Completed at least four years in a specialty radiology training programme.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
Skills and Attributes
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 general non-vascular intervention.
- Experience of out-of-hours working.
- 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
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).
