Job summary
Join our dynamic and supportive team at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN), with exciting opportunities for cross-site collaboration at Northampton General Hospital. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled radiologist to enhance our growing team, supporting both acute and elective imaging services. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in a thriving department that is committed to providing high-quality care across a range of specialties. With increasing demand from emergency services, cancer care, and general diagnostics, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of imaging services in our hospital network.
Main duties of the job
This role offers a diverse and fulfilling opportunity, supporting emergency radiology, cancer imaging reporting, and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings. You'll have the chance to contribute to a variety of services, including Ultrasound (if appropriate), CT, and MR sessions throughout the working week. As part of the role, you will be involved in all aspects of radiology, from vetting and reporting to preparing for MDTs specific to your sub-specialty. You'll also provide critical support in hot reporting, emergency services, and on-call duties, ensuring high-quality care across a range of imaging services.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work programme and job plan will be tailored upon appointment, with the flexibility to review and refine annually through job planning discussions. This is a full-time role, with a minimum of 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), alongside Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities. Additional PA (Programmed Activities) may be offered for distinct roles or NHS responsibilities.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Clinical Business Unit management team across UHN to ensure efficient service delivery, incorporating best practice processes and governance. The job plan will be reviewed regularly, and any adjustments will be made through mutual agreement.
On-call commitment is included in the weekly timetable, with a rota of 1 in 14, which covers one weekday evening shift (5pm-8pm) and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is allocated for on-call duties.
Remote working is supported within the Trust and EMRAD consortium, with remote workstations available (subject to availability).
There are also numerous leadership opportunities, including roles as modality leads, specialty leads, audit and clinical governance leads, and teaching/training leads.
As part of the role, you will:
- Provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave (if applicable).
- Participate in weekly MDTs and departmental meetings, and offer cover at specialist MDTs as needed.
- Provide timely, effective advice to General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors, including appropriate vetting during Duty sessions.
Teaching and training are central to this role. All Consultants are expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees. You will supervise clinical students during your clinical duties and provide clinical supervision to postgraduate trainees. Consultants may also take on additional responsibilities in undergraduate or postgraduate education, including lecturing, seminar teaching, and acting as clinical or educational supervisors.
Strong participation in general training, audit activities, and the teaching of medical students and radiographers is expected. As the department grows in research capabilities, opportunities to contribute to clinical research have increased since the Trust gained university hospital status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work programme and job plan will be tailored upon appointment, with the flexibility to review and refine annually through job planning discussions. This is a full-time role, with a minimum of 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), alongside Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities. Additional PA (Programmed Activities) may be offered for distinct roles or NHS responsibilities.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Clinical Business Unit management team across UHN to ensure efficient service delivery, incorporating best practice processes and governance. The job plan will be reviewed regularly, and any adjustments will be made through mutual agreement.
On-call commitment is included in the weekly timetable, with a rota of 1 in 14, which covers one weekday evening shift (5pm-8pm) and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is allocated for on-call duties.
Remote working is supported within the Trust and EMRAD consortium, with remote workstations available (subject to availability).
There are also numerous leadership opportunities, including roles as modality leads, specialty leads, audit and clinical governance leads, and teaching/training leads.
As part of the role, you will:
- Provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave (if applicable).
- Participate in weekly MDTs and departmental meetings, and offer cover at specialist MDTs as needed.
- Provide timely, effective advice to General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors, including appropriate vetting during Duty sessions.
Teaching and training are central to this role. All Consultants are expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees. You will supervise clinical students during your clinical duties and provide clinical supervision to postgraduate trainees. Consultants may also take on additional responsibilities in undergraduate or postgraduate education, including lecturing, seminar teaching, and acting as clinical or educational supervisors.
Strong participation in general training, audit activities, and the teaching of medical students and radiographers is expected. As the department grows in research capabilities, opportunities to contribute to clinical research have increased since the Trust gained university hospital status.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- FRCR
- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
- At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI
- Competency in specific subspecialty reporting like MR multiparametric prostate for MDT meetings
- Competency in non-vascular intervention including nephrostomies, biliary drainages etc
- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
- Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- FRCR
- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
- At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI
- Competency in specific subspecialty reporting like MR multiparametric prostate for MDT meetings
- Competency in non-vascular intervention including nephrostomies, biliary drainages etc
- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
- Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team.
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).
