Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Radiologists to join ourteam andwe would be interested in candidates with experience ofthe Clinical Lead role. We are a friendly and cohesive department with a range of specialist interests, committed to working together to the benefit of the patients and department, with very short turnaround times and short waiting times.We are an innovative group of Consultants always looking to expand and develop services.
You will be expected to undertake general radiology duties but we welcome and encourage the development of specialist interests.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:
- Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
- Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
- Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary
About us
With over 4,000 staff (known as TeamQEH), the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn is one of the biggest employers in West Norfolk, supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. QEH has 518 beds, 18 wards, a budget of circa £220m and provides a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to those who live in the three counties of Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
We are passionate about our journey of improvement. Our vision is to become the best rural district general hospital for patient and staff experience in the UK. We strive to deliver services that our local communities can be proud of, and to deliver exceptionally high standards of care, consistently for our patients and their families. Team QEH are one of the most research-active organisations for our size in the UK, recruiting 2,188 patients in 20/21, and were ranked 27/507 nationally for Covid related research. We have a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio of clinical studies and are recognised as one of the fastest trusts in the country from set up to recruitment.
TeamQEH is proud to be an inclusive employer, with many active staff networks. We have also been recognised as an exemplar employer by BAPIO (British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) and offer outstanding health and wellbeing initiatives to support our staff and to implement our learning from the pandemic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be flexible to some degree based on workload and activity across the departments. The post-holder is expected to support the training of the SpRs and respond to changes in demand of both inpatient and outpatient work. Although this post is for a full-time position, part-time, flexible working and part time home working are options that can be considered. However, the clinical service on-site demands will always remain the main priority.
The post will have components of general radiology, including plain film reporting, CT, Ultrasound and MRI. Each department undertakes a range of interventional image-guided procedures including non-vascular interventions including CT and US guided biopsies, and drainages of abscesses. The successful candidate will be welcome to participate in these.
In addition, it is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to offer sub-specialist experience in particular; GI/Colorectal; Gynaecological radiology; chest/cardiac radiology, Paediatric radiology, nuclear medicine. The Trust is able to consider any other sub-specialist interest.
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be offered minimum of 10 PAs.
This appointment will be to the current consultant contract and includes a commitment to the on call roster (currently 1:8). The Radiology Department works a 7-day week with on-site consultant Radiologist cover 0800-2000 weekdays and 0900-1700 weekends. Outside these hours, on-call CT is outsourced.
The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts Risk Management Policies and Procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that
Our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be flexible to some degree based on workload and activity across the departments. The post-holder is expected to support the training of the SpRs and respond to changes in demand of both inpatient and outpatient work. Although this post is for a full-time position, part-time, flexible working and part time home working are options that can be considered. However, the clinical service on-site demands will always remain the main priority.
The post will have components of general radiology, including plain film reporting, CT, Ultrasound and MRI. Each department undertakes a range of interventional image-guided procedures including non-vascular interventions including CT and US guided biopsies, and drainages of abscesses. The successful candidate will be welcome to participate in these.
In addition, it is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to offer sub-specialist experience in particular; GI/Colorectal; Gynaecological radiology; chest/cardiac radiology, Paediatric radiology, nuclear medicine. The Trust is able to consider any other sub-specialist interest.
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be offered minimum of 10 PAs.
This appointment will be to the current consultant contract and includes a commitment to the on call roster (currently 1:8). The Radiology Department works a 7-day week with on-site consultant Radiologist cover 0800-2000 weekdays and 0900-1700 weekends. Outside these hours, on-call CT is outsourced.
The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts Risk Management Policies and Procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that
Our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience
Experience
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview
- Appropriate training in conventional radiology and other imaging modalities for entry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty.
Desirable
- Interventional image-guided procedures including non- vascular interventions including CT and US guided biopsies and drainages of abscesses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience
Experience
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview
- Appropriate training in conventional radiology and other imaging modalities for entry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty.
Desirable
- Interventional image-guided procedures including non- vascular interventions including CT and US guided biopsies and drainages of abscesses
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).
