Job summary
We're excited to be offering you the chance to join our team of 25 consultants, as a Consultant Breast and Cross-Sectional Radiologist. This new post reflects the ever-increasing demand for cross-sectional imaging in a friendly and expanding radiology department within a hospital rated by the CQC as Good, and Outstanding for caring. As the dominant provider of diagnostic imaging in the county we work closely with colleagues in surrounding Trusts to deliver services to a catchment of over 544,000.
Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
An interest in Breast Radiology is desirable, but we will happily consider candidates with other subspecialty interests. You'll work in a department with 5 MRI scanners, 5CT scanners, 5 Ultrasound bays, as well as benefiting from onsite static PETCT scanner and purpose-built oncology centre.
As well as this, we work in partnership with Taunton Diagnostic Imaging Centre to provide further diagnostic services to our patients. Additionally, we have recently merged with Yeovil District Hospital.
About us
About the Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health, and acute hospital services. We work with health and social care partners in Somerset to ensure that we deliver outstanding services that meet the needs of our population.
Our trust was formed on 1st April 2020 when Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust merged. We provide community and mental health services across the whole of Somerset and acute hospital services in the north, west and centre of the county and beyond. On 1st April 2023 the trust merged with Yeovil District Hospital.
As well as this, we work in partnership with Taunton Diagnostic Imaging Centre to provide further services to our patients.
Location
Taunton is a beautiful part of the country, with all the benefits of a modern county town, yet only minutes away from spectacular areas of outstanding natural beauty, beautiful beaches, and dramatic coastline. The town has excellent schools, and benefits from useful road, rail, and air links. The cities of Bristol and Exeter are less than an hour away. Joining the 4000 strong team at Musgrove will offer you a stimulating and professional working environment in which to develop, challenge and further your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We take a flexible approach to ensure we get the best from our Consultants, and are happy to negotiate on job plans, and discuss part time arrangements.
Relocation expenses available.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department by contacting Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead on 01823 342347 or email RadiologySMT@SomersetFT.nhs.uk PA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We take a flexible approach to ensure we get the best from our Consultants, and are happy to negotiate on job plans, and discuss part time arrangements.
Relocation expenses available.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department by contacting Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead on 01823 342347 or email RadiologySMT@SomersetFT.nhs.uk PA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Radiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for Diagnostic Radiology
- Sub-specialty Radiology training
Skills
Essential
- Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach
- Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Radiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for Diagnostic Radiology
- Sub-specialty Radiology training
Skills
Essential
- Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach
- Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
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).
