Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with sub-specialty interest in Head and Neck Imaging. There are two posts available one based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and one based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is the leading university teaching hospital in the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. The Trust employs around 20,000 staff across 4 large hospital sites and several community sites and provides services to 2.2m patients every year, from a single outpatient appointment to a heart transplant. We are a regional centre for cancer, bone marrow transplants, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis; thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We also provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK.
UK.
Interested candidates are invited to contact:
Dr Haren Wijesinghe
CSL for Heartlands and Solihull Hospital
Email: Haren.wijesinghe2@uhb.nhs.uk
Tel. 0121 424 5259
Dr Rashid Amir
CSL for Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Email: Rashid.amir@uhb.nhs.uk
If a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and proactive Consultant Radiologist team to respond to the need of our growing service. The imaging department at UHB has expanded to more than 90 consultants working across all 4 main hospital sites. The attached job description and person specification contains more detail about the post and imaging department with example job plan.
These posts are based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. These are principally Head and Neck Radiology posts involving cross sectional reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and contribution to a regional tertiary centre Head and Neck MDT. There will also be an acute imaging/Duty Radiology and on call component to the job.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post. The job plan may be altered in future in consultation with radiological colleagues, the CSL of Diagnostic Radiology BHH/QE and the subspecialty lead. This will be a 10 PA job plan including 2 SPA and out of normal working hours on call commitment.
This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving cross sectional reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and contribution to a regional tertiary centre Head and Neck MDT. There will also be an acute imaging/Duty Radiology and On Call component to the job.
The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active part in the training of Specialist Registrars on their rotation through the Departments.
The Trust has successfully introduced radiographer skill-mix in a number of areas including, I.V. contrast injections. Supervision of radiographer extended roles may be required.
The normal working day in Imaging may be extended to improve the speed of delivery of the service and maximise the efficient use of the equipment. The appointee may be expected to perform a limited number of sessions in the evenings or weekends together with other radiological colleagues.
A home workstation will be issued for on call provision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a full time post and incorporates 8 PAs of direct patient care based on a 10 PA contract. Flexibility in association with service needs will be required on a weekly basis in line with an annualised hours framework. The appointee will support clinical colleagues in offering a comprehensive imaging service for the trust and our patients.
This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving Cross Sectional Reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and MDT involvement. There will also be an Acute Imaging/Duty Radiology component to the job.
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post. The job plan may be altered in future in consultation with radiological colleagues, the CSL of Diagnostic Radiology BHH/QE and the subspecialty lead. This will be a 10 PA job plan including 2 SPA and out of normal working hours on call commitment.
This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving cross sectional reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and contribution to a regional tertiary centre Head and Neck MDT. There will also be an acute imaging/Duty Radiology and On Call component to the job.
The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active part in the training of Specialist Registrars on their rotation through the Departments.
The Trust has successfully introduced radiographer skill-mix in a number of areas including, I.V. contrast injections. Supervision of radiographer extended roles may be required.
The normal working day in Imaging may be extended to improve the speed of delivery of the service and maximise the efficient use of the equipment. The appointee may be expected to perform a limited number of sessions in the evenings or weekends together with other radiological colleagues.
A home workstation will be issued for on call provision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a full time post and incorporates 8 PAs of direct patient care based on a 10 PA contract. Flexibility in association with service needs will be required on a weekly basis in line with an annualised hours framework. The appointee will support clinical colleagues in offering a comprehensive imaging service for the trust and our patients.
This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving Cross Sectional Reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and MDT involvement. There will also be an Acute Imaging/Duty Radiology component to the job.
The timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- *RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- *Subspecialty training in Head and Neck Radiology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- *RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- *Subspecialty training in Head and Neck 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
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).
