West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialist interest

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join our current team of 21.2 WTE consultants. We are looking for a candidate with a sub-specialist interest (Neuroradiology, Head & Neck, Chest and Gynaecological Imaging are desired). The successful applicant will support both the relevant cancer MDTs.

The Trust has 3 sites at Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital and is situated north of London with attractive surrounding countryside and excellent local schools and transport links.

Main duties of the job

Acute services are centralised on the Watford site and breast imaging at the St Albans site. There is an Acute Assessment Unit with 120 beds at the Watford site with dedicated imaging facilities. The successful candidates will be required to participate in the in hours on call rota (08:30-18:30) and at weekends (08:30-15:30) in providing a Consultant led service for the acute admissions at Watford General Hospital. The reporting of out of hours CT scans has been outsourced to a private company and the successful candidate would be expected to join the back up on-call rota. When there are 30 WTE radiology consultants within the department, the acute in hours rota will change to finish at 20:00 Monday-Friday with weekend hours remaining the same.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via, alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-5180

Job locations

Radiology Medical SAHH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for detailed responsibilities of the post.

These posts are full-time, however, applicants wishing to work part-time or job-share are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must possess the F.R.C.R. or equivalent and have their C.C.T. or be within 6 months of obtaining their C.C.T. at the time of interview.

Informal enquiries and visits very welcome.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for detailed responsibilities of the post.

These posts are full-time, however, applicants wishing to work part-time or job-share are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must possess the F.R.C.R. or equivalent and have their C.C.T. or be within 6 months of obtaining their C.C.T. at the time of interview.

Informal enquiries and visits very welcome.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

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Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

  • Please see attached JD

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Radiology Medical SAHH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Radiology Medical SAHH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director

Dr Nina Breunung-Joshi

nina.breunung@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-5180

Job locations

Radiology Medical SAHH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB


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