Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join
our Radiology department to complement the existing team of 6 chest
radiologists and 42 consultant radiologists in the wider department as we work
to deliver the highest quality, sustainable service for our patients. The department
offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a
professional.
Were proud that our workforce - our
greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support
to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art
facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities.
Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve,
respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest
standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield
(Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering
care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site
presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in
Wakefield.
A brief description of the post:
This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology
team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have
additional subspecialty interests.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a
sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective
respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and
service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.
They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary
team (MDT) meetings.
Expertise in
image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be
advantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant
radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological
services.
General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is
expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload,
including acute CT.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis
although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC
PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield
(Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering
care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site
presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in
Wakefield.
A brief description of the post:
This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology
team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have
additional subspecialty interests.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a
sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective
respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and
service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.
They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary
team (MDT) meetings.
Expertise in
image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be
advantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant
radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological
services.
General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is
expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload,
including acute CT.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in
the general diagnostic on call rota, circa 1 in 20 weeknights and 1 in 10
weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working.
Acute CT is outsourced overnight
and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.
Additional subspecialty interests
can be accommodated depending on service need.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available
in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in
the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line
with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the
service; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.
The provisional timetable shown
below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by
negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements.
Networked working arrangements
will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST
through agreement with local NHS trusts.
Teleradiology
is in use and all Consultants are offered access to a home workstation with
secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for
remote reporting.
Office
Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site
presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be
provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis
although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC
PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield
(Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering
care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site
presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in
Wakefield.
A brief description of the post:
This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology
team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have
additional subspecialty interests.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a
sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective
respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and
service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.
They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary
team (MDT) meetings.
Expertise in
image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be
advantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant
radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological
services.
General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is
expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload,
including acute CT.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in
the general diagnostic on call rota, circa 1 in 20 weeknights and 1 in 10
weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working.
Acute CT is outsourced overnight
and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.
Additional subspecialty interests
can be accommodated depending on service need.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available
in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in
the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line
with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the
service; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.
The provisional timetable shown
below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by
negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements.
Networked working arrangements
will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST
through agreement with local NHS trusts.
Teleradiology
is in use and all Consultants are offered access to a home workstation with
secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for
remote reporting.
Office
Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site
presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be
provided.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Please state full GMC number
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty training and experience in chest imaging post FRCR 2B
- Experience in general cross-sectional reporting
Desirable
- Chest intervention expertise
- Cardiac imaging expertise
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Please state full GMC number
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty training and experience in chest imaging post FRCR 2B
- Experience in general cross-sectional reporting
Desirable
- Chest intervention expertise
- Cardiac imaging expertise
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
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).
