Job summary
Interviews will be held on 15th January 2024.
Opportunities exist for a Diagnostic Consultant Radiologist to join our team of Nuclear Medicine and General Radiology Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The excellent facilities provided at the University Hospital are complemented by attractive rural living in the Warwickshire countryside or in pleasant towns including Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon. The region is exceptionally well connected, located in central England; the local motorway network gives ready access to major centres in London, Birmingham and Oxford with fast connections also to the South West, North and North West. Rail services are quick with easy commuting times to London and Birmingham whilst airports in the Midlands and London are all readily accessible. There is a good selection of local state and independent schools throughout Warwickshire.
The Trust would like to invite applications from prospective candidates that can contribute to an exciting programme of expansion of its team and its equipment. The expansion programme includes a state of the art CT, PET-CT and hybrid Interventional theatre.
The post will be primarily based at the University Hospital site.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job will include:
- Radiology services to patients in Coventry, Rugby and the surrounding districts.
- To work with the existing Radiologists to deliver the department's activity. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to, that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
- To support multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- To develop an academic and research interest. (individuals with specific specialist skills are welcome to add those to the Trust's imaging scope).
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) is a large teaching hospital. The Trust has accreditation as a Major Trauma Centre and designation as a Tertiary Vascular Centre and has well-established links with Warwick Medical School. It is one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country housed in a modern specially designed PFI facility (which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme) caring for over a million people from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This Trust is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the area with a complement of over 1200 beds for a local population of 390,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million.
The Nuclear Medicine department is staffed by 4 Consultant Radiologist and Adult Diagnostic Body Radiology department is staffed by 12 Consultants Radiologists. Paediatric Radiology there are 3 full time Radiologists based at UHCW and 2 Radiologists based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital who both come here 2 days each week.
The post will involve 10 programmed activities of imaging support (8.5 DPAs plus an indicative 1.5 SPAs) and will predominantly provide specialist reporting services for the Nuclear Medicine department and support for the main radiology depatment. There is an expectation to be proficient in SPECT/CT, 18F-FDG PET/CT, Ga-68 Dotatate PET/CT, PSMA PET/CT reporting. The candidate should also be able to report CT Colonography and body MRI.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a general-radiology on call rota with 1:17 frequency.
On appointment the job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead.
Applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal clinical enquiries and requests to visit are welcome and arrangements should be made to Dr Manpreet Dhillon Clinical Lead or Dr Lye-Quen Hon Clinical Body Lead via:
Margaret Evans, Personal Assistant;Margaret.evans@uhcw.nhs.uk
Opportunities will then be offered to meet colleagues and also the Head of Operations Imaging, Mr David White.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) is a large teaching hospital. The Trust has accreditation as a Major Trauma Centre and designation as a Tertiary Vascular Centre and has well-established links with Warwick Medical School. It is one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country housed in a modern specially designed PFI facility (which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme) caring for over a million people from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This Trust is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the area with a complement of over 1200 beds for a local population of 390,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million.
The Nuclear Medicine department is staffed by 4 Consultant Radiologist and Adult Diagnostic Body Radiology department is staffed by 12 Consultants Radiologists. Paediatric Radiology there are 3 full time Radiologists based at UHCW and 2 Radiologists based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital who both come here 2 days each week.
The post will involve 10 programmed activities of imaging support (8.5 DPAs plus an indicative 1.5 SPAs) and will predominantly provide specialist reporting services for the Nuclear Medicine department and support for the main radiology depatment. There is an expectation to be proficient in SPECT/CT, 18F-FDG PET/CT, Ga-68 Dotatate PET/CT, PSMA PET/CT reporting. The candidate should also be able to report CT Colonography and body MRI.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a general-radiology on call rota with 1:17 frequency.
On appointment the job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead.
Applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal clinical enquiries and requests to visit are welcome and arrangements should be made to Dr Manpreet Dhillon Clinical Lead or Dr Lye-Quen Hon Clinical Body Lead via:
Margaret Evans, Personal Assistant;Margaret.evans@uhcw.nhs.uk
Opportunities will then be offered to meet colleagues and also the Head of Operations Imaging, Mr David White.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Continued Professional/Personal Development
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Continued Professional/Personal Development
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
