Consultant Radiologist - Cross Sectional with Cardiothoracic Imaging

Job summary

The Radiology Department is proud of the spirit of co-operation and teamwork that exists both between the Radiologists and with the other professional groups in the department and in local primary care. The successful applicant will be expected to cultivate the team-working ethic to facilitate the amicable, efficient and smooth running of the department.

Secretarial support and office accommodation will be provided. Each Radiologist has a named Secretary.

The detail of the job plan is open to negotiation and will be formalised with the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director shortly after commencement. This will be reviewed within the first year of employment and on an annual basis thereafter to reflect changing workload, commitments and service needs.

The Post holder will be expected to provide general Radiology services as part of the radiology team, including the provision of consulting and advisory services to clinical colleagues. The post holder will contribute to the rota for daytime acute CT and MRI cover andcomply with the department's policy for minimising the number of dropped clinical lists.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to provision of specialist cardiac and thoroacic imaging services. There is the potential to be involved in the Targeted Lung Health Check lung screening programme and possibility of becoming the responsible radiologist (which attracts an extra PA) for this programme is they wanted. They will further develop services within the trust and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to maintain the highest standards of care. The proportion of specialist work relative to general radiology provision is open to negotiation.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of radiology SpRs assigned to the department.

The appointee will be expected to demonstrate firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit, complying with GMC guidelines on good medical practice and Data Protection legislation. All employees must participate in Mandatory Training as required by the Trust.

The post will also include an equitable participation in the general (non-interventional) on-call rota. This is currently undertaken on a 1:16 frequency attracting 1 PA, subject to changes in the number of employed radiologists and changes in service provision. This currently attracts Band A on call allowance (3% supplement).

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.