Job summary
We are looking to appoint a full time General Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Uro-Radiology.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are competent in delivering a wide range of services across all modalities, including relevant interventional procedures, as well as achieving high reporting standards in a range of imaging examinations in both general and relevant subspecialty investigations.
You will be required to share the general reporting workload with other colleagues in addition to urological imaging and some intervention, which will complement the skill mix of the existing consultant team.
The Radiology Department and the wider Trust supports consultants to enjoy an exciting, flexible, and fulfilling career. Opportunities for clinical quality improvement and further development of clinical leadership are given significant support within our organisation to those interested in making a difference.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
- Participate in the general workload of the department including contribution to the duty radiologist rota, vetting of requests and in-patient CT and MRI reporting.
- Provision of support for urological related workload including the ultrasound service, plain film reporting, x-ray meetings and MDT.
- Intervention skills in particular nephrostomies is desirable but not essential
- Support the cross-sectional Imaging workload of the department by undertaking cancer target CT and MRI as well as routine cross-sectional imaging.
- Support tumour site specific cancer MDT meetings as deemed appropriate, based on service specific requirements.
- Teaching and training of radiology registrars, reporting radiographers and medical students.
- Attendance at departmental discrepancy and educational / audit meetings.
Leadership, Management & Service Development
- Undertake evaluation and monitoring of clinical practice incorporating evidence-based principles and suitable outcome measures.
- Engage with business planning processes and wider service development as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Divisional Senior Team taking an active role in the management of the Department.
- Play a full part in developing and implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future.
- Review the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of Uro-Radiology services.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year. The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBBCh and possess FRCR.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on Register and within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Uro-Imaging sub-specialist training
Desirable
- Special interest or additional qualifications in other areas of clinical radiology
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in general radiology
- Experience of audit management.
- Independent at urology CT/MRI/sonography and plain film reporting
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Experience of supervising radiology trainees.
- Oncology CT reporting
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme.
- Radiology Fellowship in body imaging / uro-imaging / oncology imaging
- Clinical leadership experience or training.
- Higher management training
- Experience as Educational Supervisor or Clinical Tutor
Skills
Essential
- Basic body US interventional skills (eg biopsies)
- Ability to organise and manage radiology lists and priorities
- Basic Interventional Radiology skills including US guided biopsies & drainages
Desirable
- Complex US/CT and Fluoroscopy body Interventional skills E.g. nephrostomies / urological stenting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBBCh and possess FRCR.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on Register and within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Uro-Imaging sub-specialist training
Desirable
- Special interest or additional qualifications in other areas of clinical radiology
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in general radiology
- Experience of audit management.
- Independent at urology CT/MRI/sonography and plain film reporting
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Experience of supervising radiology trainees.
- Oncology CT reporting
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme.
- Radiology Fellowship in body imaging / uro-imaging / oncology imaging
- Clinical leadership experience or training.
- Higher management training
- Experience as Educational Supervisor or Clinical Tutor
Skills
Essential
- Basic body US interventional skills (eg biopsies)
- Ability to organise and manage radiology lists and priorities
- Basic Interventional Radiology skills including US guided biopsies & drainages
Desirable
- Complex US/CT and Fluoroscopy body Interventional skills E.g. nephrostomies / urological stenting
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).
