Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist to join our growing team at Bedford Hospital, which merged with Luton & Dunstable Hospital in April 2020 to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is to support the growing workload and service development. The role is based at Bedford Hospital, with potentially one day a week at Luton.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Consultant Radiologist with experience in all aspects of Interventional Radiology, to support the vascular and non vascular interventional work, primarily at Bedford but with cross-site working in future, following the move of vascular service to Luton in 2025.
The role involves ensuring the highest clinical standards in patient management within the hospital, particularly focusing on delivering a high quality imaging service with a specialisation in Interventional Radiology. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Imaging Department to manage all patient referrals to the Trust, contributing to the general radiology workload, including a 1 in 12 on-call rota. Additionally, the role requires providing support to radiographers and sonographers, alongside actively engaging in the teaching and training of specialist registrars, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. Participation in departmental and Trust-wide Clinical Governance and audit activities is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtualpre-interview assessment process.
Closing date: 15.09.2024
Assessment date: 02.10.2024 TBC
Interview date: 11.10.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtualpre-interview assessment process.
Closing date: 15.09.2024
Assessment date: 02.10.2024 TBC
Interview date: 11.10.2024
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Subspecialty training in Interventional radiology
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Desirable
- Fellowship in Interventional Radiology from accredited centre
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Interventional Radiology
- Proven expertise and training in GI/GU/hepatobiliary/vascular interventions
Teaching/Research/Publications
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree: MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- EBIR
Management/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of management experience or training
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Subspecialty training in Interventional radiology
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Desirable
- Fellowship in Interventional Radiology from accredited centre
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Interventional Radiology
- Proven expertise and training in GI/GU/hepatobiliary/vascular interventions
Teaching/Research/Publications
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree: MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- EBIR
Management/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of management experience or training
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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).
