The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Consultant Radiologist

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Job summary

The post offers an opportunity for general and specialist cross-sectional imaging. Subspeciality interest in Neuro imaging and or Paediatric imaging is desirable. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and friendly team striving to provide high quality diagnostic imaging in a modern, well equipped department of this rapidly expanding Acute Trust with large Orthopaedic, Trauma, Acute Medicine, Paediatric, Respiratory, Head and Neck, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Oncology Departments.

Main duties of the job

The appointed candidate will work with other cross-sectional radiologists in post who already deliver a significant volume of service audited for quality assurance.

The post will entail regular MDT meetings co-ordinated with other team members and built into the job plan.

Excellent core cross-sectional imaging skills and good spoken and written English are essential pre-requisites to enable the Trust to deliver its service objectives.A strong foundation in general body and neuro imaging is essential for delivering a sustainable 24 hour imaging service for this Acute Trust with a busy Emergency Assessment Unit, Trauma Unit, Regional Oncological centre, a Heart and Lung Centre and a dynamic Stroke Treatment Unit with endarterectomy facilities on site.

The post holder will contribute to the long established 7 day working arrangement and the evening on site consultant radiologist cover until 8 pm.

About us

The Radiology Department at New Cross Hospital is housed in a modern, purpose built PFI facility and is very well equipped with an established capital equipment replacement programme.The Trust has a robust PACS with fully integrated voice recognition system. Flexible working and Teleradiology with potential to work from home is available.Wolverhampton is part of the West Midland conurbation. The region offers both rural beauty in nearby Shropshire as well as the excellent urban facilities of a large city. Being located centrally, road and rail services provide easy access to the whole country and Birmingham International Airport is nearby. The West Midlands hosts a cluster of internationally reputed primary and secondary schools and affordable quality housing.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV3-5634432

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

2 PA MRI (specialist and general)

3 PA CT (general/specialist/to include Duty Radiology activities)

0.5 PA ultrasound

0.5 PA plain film reporting

0.5 PA on call

0.5 PA Procedures/patient admin.

0.25 PA vetting

0.75 PA MDT attendance and prep/reporting in rotation.

2 SPA (1.5 for core activities 0.5 for additional SPA duties)

Job description

Job responsibilities

2 PA MRI (specialist and general)

3 PA CT (general/specialist/to include Duty Radiology activities)

0.5 PA ultrasound

0.5 PA plain film reporting

0.5 PA on call

0.5 PA Procedures/patient admin.

0.25 PA vetting

0.75 PA MDT attendance and prep/reporting in rotation.

2 SPA (1.5 for core activities 0.5 for additional SPA duties)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the field of general radiology

Desirable

  • Experience with paediatric and neuroradiology

Experience

Essential

  • CCT for the post (or within 6 months of anticipated receipt of a CCT

Desirable

  • FRCR and GMC registration
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the field of general radiology

Desirable

  • Experience with paediatric and neuroradiology

Experience

Essential

  • CCT for the post (or within 6 months of anticipated receipt of a CCT

Desirable

  • FRCR and GMC registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Interventional Radiologist and CD

Dr Balaji Rangarajan

balajirangarajan@nhs.net

01902307999

Details

Date posted

19 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV3-5634432

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


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