Job summary
Are you a Consultant Radiologist looking to advance your career in a thriving and supportive NHS Trust? Join North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and become part of our UKAS-accredited Radiology Department! With a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous innovation, we're seeking a talented professional with subspecialist interest in Breast Imaging.
As a Consultant Radiologist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-standard radiology services across our three acute sites--Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Stamford & Rutland Hospitals--while extending your expertise to our community hospitals.
Who We're Looking For
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice (or eligibility within 6 months).
- UK-trained applicants: Must have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award at the date of interview.
- Non-UK-trained applicants: Must demonstrate CCT equivalence.
- Subspecialist interest inBreast Imagingis essential.
- Strong leadership qualities with a focus on teamwork, patient care, and innovation.
We can offer a welcoming and supportive team environment with opportunities for continuing professional development, leadership training, career progression, and a great work-life balance.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in on-call rota as detailed in the job description and subject to team job planning.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities include:
- Deliver subspecialty radiology services in alignment with departmental needs, driving service improvement.
- Provide leadership and clinical expertise across general radiology, working closely with your colleagues in a collaborative environment.
- Actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain your subspecialty interest, enhancing our department's offering to meet patient and service requirements.
- Lead and contribute to audit projects and protocol development, ensuring best practices are followed.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For informal discussions or more information, please contact our Consultant Radiologist PA, Dawn Anderson on 01733 673491.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For informal discussions or more information, please contact our Consultant Radiologist PA, Dawn Anderson on 01733 673491.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
- CCT in Radiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher qualification, e.g. MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology with sub-speciality accreditation / experience
- Experience of supervising / teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; ability to teach clinical skills.
- Experience of practice to date
- Clinical governance - track record of engaging in clinical governance; reporting and learning from errors
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Radiology journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent audit and research.
Other
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and licence to Practice.
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake diagnostic Breast Imaging along with aspiration and biopsies
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
- CCT in Radiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher qualification, e.g. MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology with sub-speciality accreditation / experience
- Experience of supervising / teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; ability to teach clinical skills.
- Experience of practice to date
- Clinical governance - track record of engaging in clinical governance; reporting and learning from errors
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Radiology journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent audit and research.
Other
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and licence to Practice.
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake diagnostic Breast Imaging along with aspiration and biopsies
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence
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).
