Job summary
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Specialist Clinical Radiologist. The new post holder will join a team of 25 consultant radiologists. The post is whole time however, consideration will be given to those who wish to work part-time or job-share.
The post holder will participate in providing a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic radiology, to the hospital trust in Shropshire (Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust, as well as across the ICB in Shropshire and Powys Local Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- To be part of a team responsible for the provision of a comprehensive clinical, diagnostic and consultative radiology service
- The post holder will be expected to liaise in a timely manner with clinicians, hospital staff and general practitioners concerning the diagnosis and management of patients.
- To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust continues to work with our partners in health and social care in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales to develop patient-focused services that meet the needs of our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the appointees duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the appointees duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent training
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Imaging the acutely unwell patient, with CT, MRI, plain film or ultrasound
- Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Quality improvement and audit
- Cross sectional imaging in the non-acute patient including cancer follow up scans
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since completing their primary medical qualification, of which 6 years should have been within the specialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent training
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Imaging the acutely unwell patient, with CT, MRI, plain film or ultrasound
- Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Quality improvement and audit
- Cross sectional imaging in the non-acute patient including cancer follow up scans
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since completing their primary medical qualification, of which 6 years should have been within the specialty.
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
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).
