Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust for a Radiology Consultant post within the Radiology Department. This vacancy will increase the current established number of Consultant Radiologists to 11.
The Trust is signed up to the Yorkshire Imaging Collaborative and has close working relationships with other Trusts in the Yorkshire area. The Radiology Department has acquired home work stations to support off site working where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
This post is for General Cross-sectional Radiologists to complement the existing team of Radiologists. The post requires the candidate to perform General radiology and cross-sectional work (CT, MR, US, Plain films, fluoroscopy) that is required to function as a Consultant Radiologist in a busy District General Hospital, in addition to any sub-speciality interests. On call commitments will be 1:9 providing we recruit to this substantive Consultant position. We have successfully implemented a Tele Radiology on-call service for CT scans from 20.00 hours till 08.00 hours every day.
About us
Airedale is a highly ambitious Foundation Trust and has already established an excellent reputation for innovative developments. It has been developing its telemedicine expertise over the past twelve years in order to provide better patient experience, and providea range of different telehealth options to provide a full end-to-end service to support new care pathways incorporating assistive technology. The Trust's philosophy is to be proactive rather than passive and to, as much as possible, take control of its own destiny. To this end there has been much time and effort invested in positioning the Trust as one that can take 'system leadership' responsibility, looking to lead and innovate beyond the traditional boundaries that might normally be ascribed to a Foundation Trust of this size and being 'on the front foot' as far as working with partners is concerned.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Planning will be based on a partnership approach. Consultants are asked to prepare a draft job plan which is then discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director. Job plans will list all the NHS and any private duties of the consultant, the number of Programmed Activities for which the Consultant is contracted and paid, the consultants objectives and agreed supporting resources.
The duties and responsibilities set out in a Job Plan will include, as appropriate:
- Direct Clinical Care duties including on-call work (8.5 PA)
- Supporting Professional Activities (1.5 PA)
- Additional NHS responsibilities determined against the agreed Trust tariff allocation
- External duties. The Trusts strategy is to increase the use of its capital resources e.g. Theatre, Endoscopy and OPC to facilitate increased productivity and efficiencies which supports the growth of market share and business development. Candidates should be aware that Saturday working may be included in future job plans across all specialties in line with this approach, this will be reviewed within one year of appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Planning will be based on a partnership approach. Consultants are asked to prepare a draft job plan which is then discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director. Job plans will list all the NHS and any private duties of the consultant, the number of Programmed Activities for which the Consultant is contracted and paid, the consultants objectives and agreed supporting resources.
The duties and responsibilities set out in a Job Plan will include, as appropriate:
- Direct Clinical Care duties including on-call work (8.5 PA)
- Supporting Professional Activities (1.5 PA)
- Additional NHS responsibilities determined against the agreed Trust tariff allocation
- External duties. The Trusts strategy is to increase the use of its capital resources e.g. Theatre, Endoscopy and OPC to facilitate increased productivity and efficiencies which supports the growth of market share and business development. Candidates should be aware that Saturday working may be included in future job plans across all specialties in line with this approach, this will be reviewed within one year of appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date
Desirable
- FRCR or equivalent higher qualification from a different College or from overseas. Fellowship in appropriate sub-speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General radiology with appropriate sub-specialist training (Thoracic/Cardiac or Musculoskeletal radiology as appropriate).
Desirable
- Knowledge of a wide range of educational methods.
Training
Essential
- In General Radiology (CT, MR, US, plain films, Fluoroscopy) with appropriate sub-specialist training (Thoracic/Cardiac or MSK)
Teaching Skills
Essential
Clinical Governance / Audit
Essential
- To have understanding of all elements and commitment to the principals of clinical governance and clinical audit.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 20 miles or 60 minutes of the Hospital
- Able to provide an on-call service
Academic Achievements /Research Publications
Essential
- Ability to survey and perform critical literature appraisal
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of research methods including Scientific study design, Data Evaluation, Statistics, Publication Preparation.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (clarity/listen/persuade/negotiate)
- Interpersonal skills (empathise/work with others, demonstrate leadership)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility (ability to be flexible in working practice, supporting staff and patients)
- Motivation (motivation for the post, and ability to motivate others)
- Resilience (able to cope under pressure/self-awareness)
- Reliability
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date
Desirable
- FRCR or equivalent higher qualification from a different College or from overseas. Fellowship in appropriate sub-speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General radiology with appropriate sub-specialist training (Thoracic/Cardiac or Musculoskeletal radiology as appropriate).
Desirable
- Knowledge of a wide range of educational methods.
Training
Essential
- In General Radiology (CT, MR, US, plain films, Fluoroscopy) with appropriate sub-specialist training (Thoracic/Cardiac or MSK)
Teaching Skills
Essential
Clinical Governance / Audit
Essential
- To have understanding of all elements and commitment to the principals of clinical governance and clinical audit.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 20 miles or 60 minutes of the Hospital
- Able to provide an on-call service
Academic Achievements /Research Publications
Essential
- Ability to survey and perform critical literature appraisal
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of research methods including Scientific study design, Data Evaluation, Statistics, Publication Preparation.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (clarity/listen/persuade/negotiate)
- Interpersonal skills (empathise/work with others, demonstrate leadership)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility (ability to be flexible in working practice, supporting staff and patients)
- Motivation (motivation for the post, and ability to motivate others)
- Resilience (able to cope under pressure/self-awareness)
- Reliability
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experiences.
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).
