Job summary
We would like to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiologist who wishes to develop their careers in our department's traditionally friendly, harmonious and supportive environment.
This is a substantive full-time appointment to support the Imaging services across UHDB. The post is based at the UHDB, mainly split between two major sites with acute care facilities (RDH and QHB). Following expansion of our services associated with our successful Community Diagnostic Centres, we are looking to appoint Consultant Radiologists across multiple sub-speciality interests, including Uro-Radiology, Head and Neck imaging, Neuro-Radiology, Breast, Chest, Cardiac, MSK and Nuclear medicine. The appointed candidate will work with a team of established specialist radiologists providing diagnostic imaging expertise in Radiology.
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust have 50 Consultant Radiologists (part and full time). In addition, we have 18 Speciality Registrars on rotation from Nottingham and Leicester. The appointed consultant is expected to cover general reporting in addition to their sub-speciality work and participate on the diagnostic on call rota at the Royal Derby Hospital. The on-call work will be supported by a large cross site team of 12 reporting radiographers reporting plain film and MSK MRI
Main duties of the job
The post attracts 10 PAs (8.5 DCC + 1.5 SPA) but we would be happy to consider part time working arrangements. There is opportunity for additional PAs for dedicated medical student funded teaching. New Consultants are encouraged to get involved in our Radiology Academy teaching programme. We have an established Radiology training programme utilising a purpose-built Academy which is being developed further. This has led to increased trainees within the department. We are keen to support staff development and a study leave allowance is provided for this.
We are keen to promote flexible working. Most Consultants have a full-time job plan which they work over 4 days. Virtually all of our consultant workforce have home reporting work stations and we can work together to achieve a mutually beneficial job plan which enhances the work life balance of any successful candidate.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are now a large cross site imaging department employing approximately 720 staff offering all imaging modalities. The Royal Derby site was the first imaging department in the East Midlands to obtain QSI accreditation (2016) and this has been recently renewed in 2022. There has been a recent imaging equipment refurbishment programme which is part of a Managed Equipment Service scheme leaving us with modern up to date scanners : 8 MRI (one 3T) and 6 CT (five 128 slice). We are in the process of procuring a cardiac CT scanner. There are 5 fluoroscopy rooms including 2 dedicated interventional suites and a hybrid theatre will be operational in 2022. The Trust Imaging Department also provides imaging services at seven community hospitals throughout Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. Three of these will be designated as Community Diagnostic hubs where more comprehensive imaging services will be developed.
The merger of Derby and Burton Hospitals in July 2018 formed the 7th largest Trust in the country. The University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust now serves a community of approximately 1 million people in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire and provides over 1400 acute beds. The Trust obtained a good CQC rating in 2019 and has a graduate entry medical school allied to the University of Nottingham. There are expanding academic departments in Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Rehabilitation and Surgery providing opportunity for research and teaching.
Derby and Burton offer everything from cosmopolitan city life to outstanding countryside in the Peak district of Derbyshire and have excellent national and international transport links. The region has great housing options ranging from picturesque villages to the city, and for families there are a host of good state and private schools. For sports fans, the region has the world-famous Donnington Park motor racing circuit, Derbyshire County Cricket and Derby County Football Clubs.
The consultant posts are eligible for removal expenses where applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are now a large cross site imaging department employing approximately 720 staff offering all imaging modalities. The Royal Derby site was the first imaging department in the East Midlands to obtain QSI accreditation (2016) and this has been recently renewed in 2022. There has been a recent imaging equipment refurbishment programme which is part of a Managed Equipment Service scheme leaving us with modern up to date scanners : 8 MRI (one 3T) and 6 CT (five 128 slice). We are in the process of procuring a cardiac CT scanner. There are 5 fluoroscopy rooms including 2 dedicated interventional suites and a hybrid theatre will be operational in 2022. The Trust Imaging Department also provides imaging services at seven community hospitals throughout Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. Three of these will be designated as Community Diagnostic hubs where more comprehensive imaging services will be developed.
The merger of Derby and Burton Hospitals in July 2018 formed the 7th largest Trust in the country. The University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust now serves a community of approximately 1 million people in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire and provides over 1400 acute beds. The Trust obtained a good CQC rating in 2019 and has a graduate entry medical school allied to the University of Nottingham. There are expanding academic departments in Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Rehabilitation and Surgery providing opportunity for research and teaching.
Derby and Burton offer everything from cosmopolitan city life to outstanding countryside in the Peak district of Derbyshire and have excellent national and international transport links. The region has great housing options ranging from picturesque villages to the city, and for families there are a host of good state and private schools. For sports fans, the region has the world-famous Donnington Park motor racing circuit, Derbyshire County Cricket and Derby County Football Clubs.
The consultant posts are eligible for removal expenses where applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement
- GMC Specialist Register for Radiology Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview OR equivalent
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCST in general radiology
- Current / recent NHS experience
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
- Sub-specialty interest eg H&N, MSK, Breast, Chest, Nuclear Medicine
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Experience of audit and its impact on management and patient outcomes
- Commitment to continuing professional development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of supervising ST trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit / Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement
- GMC Specialist Register for Radiology Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview OR equivalent
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCST in general radiology
- Current / recent NHS experience
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
- Sub-specialty interest eg H&N, MSK, Breast, Chest, Nuclear Medicine
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Experience of audit and its impact on management and patient outcomes
- Commitment to continuing professional development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of supervising ST trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit / Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby and Burton
Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road
Derby and Burton
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
