Job summary
As
a Consultant Radiologist you will be joining our current tream to deliver diagnostic
imaging and interventional radiology services across the Trust. You will
contribute to delivering a combination of Plain film, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and
non vascular intervention. The on-call rota is as second on-call from home from
5pm through to 9am similarly at weekends with outsourcing providing first on
call for CT outside of normal office hours. Home reporting has been implemented
successfully and the Trust is committed to further expansion.
Main duties of the job
As
a consultant radiologist you will work as part of a wider health care team
bringing excellence in heath care to the population of Durham and Darlington.
The role involves reporting imaging studies and communicating with colleagues
from multiple disciplines inside and outside radiology with a positive approach
to problem solving utalising available resources to provide a safe and
effective imaging service. A basic level of interventional practice is expected
including percutaneous drain insertion for collections and oncology biopsy
considered as a general radiology skill.
About us
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting and image review will be
performed via PACS reporting stations presently using GE PACS and CRIS with
Dragon voice recognition for reproting and vetting studies. Trust email is
available via nhs.net either through MS Outlook or weblink. PACS Reporting
stations are installed at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital
North Durham and Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Some colleagues have
reporting stations installed within their own homes and the Trust is comitted
to expanding this provision based around a direct link to applicants own home
on demonstration of adequate service after appointment and adequacy of internet
to premises.
Consultants are expected to work
across the Trust as required. Secretarial support is available at both acute
hospitals. The trust has three 1.5T MRI scanners, two new Phillips Ingenia
scanners are now installed at Darlington and at Bishop Auckland Hospital and
third is currently being installed at UHND. CISCO state of the art
teleconferencing facilities to the Cancer Centre for the purpose of
Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings is installed in the Radiology Departments at
Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital North Durham with
additional facility in the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre at Bishop
Auckland.
The Trust hosts the Regional IMAC
training lab for Radiology Trainees across the North East on behalf of the
School of Radiology, and is a recognised training provider for trainees via
Health Education North East. The Trust is also a provider of undergraduate
training for medical students from the University of Newcastle Medical School.
Presently there are six Radiology trainees at CDDFT across the sites.
Agreement will be reached between you and the
Clinical Director after appointment with regard to specific job planned
activities scheduling activities, baseline
SPA is 1.5PA with 1 PA admin as stanadard reduced pro-rata for less than whole
time appointments. The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with
the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting and image review will be
performed via PACS reporting stations presently using GE PACS and CRIS with
Dragon voice recognition for reproting and vetting studies. Trust email is
available via nhs.net either through MS Outlook or weblink. PACS Reporting
stations are installed at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital
North Durham and Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Some colleagues have
reporting stations installed within their own homes and the Trust is comitted
to expanding this provision based around a direct link to applicants own home
on demonstration of adequate service after appointment and adequacy of internet
to premises.
Consultants are expected to work
across the Trust as required. Secretarial support is available at both acute
hospitals. The trust has three 1.5T MRI scanners, two new Phillips Ingenia
scanners are now installed at Darlington and at Bishop Auckland Hospital and
third is currently being installed at UHND. CISCO state of the art
teleconferencing facilities to the Cancer Centre for the purpose of
Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings is installed in the Radiology Departments at
Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital North Durham with
additional facility in the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre at Bishop
Auckland.
The Trust hosts the Regional IMAC
training lab for Radiology Trainees across the North East on behalf of the
School of Radiology, and is a recognised training provider for trainees via
Health Education North East. The Trust is also a provider of undergraduate
training for medical students from the University of Newcastle Medical School.
Presently there are six Radiology trainees at CDDFT across the sites.
Agreement will be reached between you and the
Clinical Director after appointment with regard to specific job planned
activities scheduling activities, baseline
SPA is 1.5PA with 1 PA admin as stanadard reduced pro-rata for less than whole
time appointments. The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with
the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCST in Radiology at time of interview.
- Current full registration with GMC and a Licence to practice. Reporting Plain film, CT, MRI. Performing, reporting and reviewing Ultrasound. Basic intervention drainage and biopsy.
Desirable
- Applicants yet to obtain CESR or planning to attempt CESR may be offered a fixed term locum position. Specialist radiology examinations and interventions.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Reporting Plain film, CT, MRI. Performing, reporting and reviewing Ultrasound. Basic intervention drainage and biopsy
Desirable
- Specialist radiology examinations and interventions.
special requirements
Essential
- Teamworking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Working with colleagues for patients.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiology
Desirable
- Subspecialty Radiology.
- Interventional Radiology
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- FRCR or Equivalent Subspecialty Radiology. interventional Radiology
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCST in Radiology at time of interview.
- Current full registration with GMC and a Licence to practice. Reporting Plain film, CT, MRI. Performing, reporting and reviewing Ultrasound. Basic intervention drainage and biopsy.
Desirable
- Applicants yet to obtain CESR or planning to attempt CESR may be offered a fixed term locum position. Specialist radiology examinations and interventions.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Reporting Plain film, CT, MRI. Performing, reporting and reviewing Ultrasound. Basic intervention drainage and biopsy
Desirable
- Specialist radiology examinations and interventions.
special requirements
Essential
- Teamworking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Working with colleagues for patients.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiology
Desirable
- Subspecialty Radiology.
- Interventional Radiology
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- FRCR or Equivalent Subspecialty Radiology. interventional Radiology
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
