Job summary
These are replacement posts, intended to maintain and develop the existing radiology service. The successful candidates will be general radiologists with Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their CCT at the time of interview. Wide training and experience in general radiology as well as experience in cross-sectional imaging is required. Experience in the required subspecialties is desirable to complement the skills of consultant group, however other subspecialties would be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department
Main duties of the job
The posts will include sessions at both Sandwell Hospital and City Hospital. The Trust will be reconfiguring its services in advance of the move to the Midland Metropolitan Hospital and the post-holder will be required to work at any of the Trusts sites, but with minimal cross site travel.
The department has established a DUTY radiologist in the working week, who is the main point of contact, with calls screened by a secretary, minimising interruptions in remaining reporting sessions.
This post is for consultant radiologists with special interest in a number of areas including
- Genito-urinary radiology
- ENT radiology
- GI radiology
- Chest radiology
- Cardiac Radiology
About us
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which will be opening in 2023. It will be worth the wait. Its opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nations leading provider of integrated care. This new state of the art acute hospital in Grove Lane, Smethwick will bring together all acute services onto one site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Sarah Yusuf Group Director sarah.yusuf@nhs.net
Dr Vishal Bhalla Clinical Director of Imaging vishal.bhalla1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Sarah Yusuf Group Director sarah.yusuf@nhs.net
Dr Vishal Bhalla Clinical Director of Imaging vishal.bhalla1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Clinical Radiology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Clinical Radiology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Qualifications
Essential
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
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).
