Job summary
Applications are invited for the prestigious post of consultant within the Department of Radiology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Department forms part of one of the most dynamic University Teaching Hospitals in the country, with an excellent reputation in patient care, research and development, and staff training/education.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue research interests in the areas of Musculoskeletal Radiology.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of this post include reporting general and specialist radiology, specifically musculoskeletal imaging, performing image guided biopsies and procedures, participating in general on call and supporting MDTs, teaching and research.
About us
Norwich is one of England's hidden gems, which once found, is not easily left. The city itself boasts a magnificent Norman cathedral surrounded by a picturesque series of court yards, which also house the Norwich school, one of the oldest in England which can boast Horatio Nelson as one of its old alumni. The city also has an impressive Norman castle, the oldest market place in England, the Norwich Lanes, home of independent retail, a beautiful art nouveaux arcade full of interesting shops and the world renowned Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, an impressive art gallery and museum located in a Norman Foster building on the University of East Anglia campus. Norwich is not only a city with an impressive historical heritage but continues to be a vibrant, multicultural place to live with innumerable restaurants, an annual arts festival, sculpture trail and the Royal Norfolk show.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for an in depth over view of the post.
Interview date 4th May
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for an in depth over view of the post.
Interview date 4th May
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register oCCT in clinical radiology (Propopean
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Management skills
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Experience in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Interventional MSK Radiology experience as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Completed specialist fellowship
- Further area of interest to compliment current service
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register oCCT in clinical radiology (Propopean
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Management skills
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Experience in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Interventional MSK Radiology experience as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Completed specialist fellowship
- Further area of interest to compliment current service
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
