Job summary
The post is for a general radiologist, with a sub specialist interest in Paediatric imaging. A second sub-speciaity interest would be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant in Radiology with sub-specialist expertise in Paediatric imaging.
The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Radiology services. The post holder will share in the responsibility for the management of the Radiology service at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to take a leading role in both the day to day running and the development of Paediatric radiology services within the trust.
The appointee will join the existing team of 28 Radiologists to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Work is based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with satellite cover provided at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The appointee will work alongside 22 current Diagnostic Radiologists to support General Radiology services across all imaging modalities as well as share responsibility for the clinical departmental MDTs.
About us
Diagnostic imaging is at the heart of the hospital's patient management pathways. The department provides an innovative and high quality service for inpatients and outpatients, across a wide range of subspecialties. We have a strong commitment to ensure the Radiology Department is appropriately staffed to deliver a high quality and timely diagnostic and interventional service. The Trust has been and continues to be supportive of the developments needed to ensure we maintain a first class service.
The department has excellent links with in-patient hospital teams. We run 26 local and regional MDTMs and work collaboratively with other in-patient teams.
The Emergency Department and Acute Medical Units are adjacent to the Radiology department which facilitates prompt investigation of acutely unwell patients as evidenced by the successful introduction of the 24/7 stroke thrombolysis service run jointly with neurology and emergency medicine teams.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital, in conjunction with satellite units in Bracknell, Henley (Townlands hospital), Windsor (Prince Charles Eye Unit) and Newbury (West Berkshire community hospital) serves a population of 600,000. Our Emergency Department sees approximately 90,000 new patients a year. In 2022-23 the x-ray department performed 150,000 plain radiographs, 4,000 fluoroscopy and interventional procedures, 38,400 ultrasound, 44,000 CT and 23,200 MRI studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To provide, with colleagues, Radiology services in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide subspecialist knowledge and skills regarding Paediatric radiology.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Management Responsibilities:
- Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
- Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Radiology department
- Short, medium and long term specialist input for the development of a sustainable local Paediatric radiology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To provide, with colleagues, Radiology services in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide subspecialist knowledge and skills regarding Paediatric radiology.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Management Responsibilities:
- Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
- Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Radiology department
- Short, medium and long term specialist input for the development of a sustainable local Paediatric radiology service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC for registration within 6 months of CCST in radiology at interview date
- FRCR (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg phD/MD submitted/awarded
Clincal Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience working within diagnostic radiology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Extensive experience working within paediatric radiology
- Ability to report al general and paediatric examinations
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Desirable
- Educational qualification or accreditation
- Experience in organising / undertaking Radiology teaching including undergraduate teaching of radiology.
- Experience of organising radiology training courses.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC for registration within 6 months of CCST in radiology at interview date
- FRCR (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg phD/MD submitted/awarded
Clincal Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience working within diagnostic radiology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Extensive experience working within paediatric radiology
- Ability to report al general and paediatric examinations
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Desirable
- Educational qualification or accreditation
- Experience in organising / undertaking Radiology teaching including undergraduate teaching of radiology.
- Experience of organising radiology training courses.
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).
