Job summary
Queen Alexandra Hospital started life more than a century ago as a military hospital. Today it is one of the largest, most modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds housed in light, bright, infection resistant, en-suite wards. With a turnover of close to £600m, we provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some tertiary services to a wider catchment in excess of two million people. The Trust employs over 7,300 staff and is the largest employer in Portsmouth.
Our Trust Vision is Working Together to drive excellence in care for our patients and communities.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated colleagues to join our subspecialist Head and Neck and Neuroradiology team of 3 consultant radiologists. Major interests can be in Head and Neck imaging, diagnostic neuroradiology or both areas.
You will be expected to contribute towards the general radiology workload and the general on call rota (on a 1 in 14 basis) which includes weekend working, as well as audit, teaching, research and MDT meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for a new CCT holder to commence consultant practice in a supportive environment, or for an experienced radiologist to further develop their career in a busy unit.
Interview date: 2nd February 2024
Main duties of the job
This replacement post is to join our team of 5 (4.79 WTE) radiologists. Team members each currently provide a mix of Head and Neck and diagnostic Neuroradiology provision but there is flexibility to specialise in one or other area. The team work flexibly to provide 52 week cover for subspecialty imaging services, X-ray and MDT meetings and contribute to the general and emergency work of the department, giving a varied and interesting practice.
The imaging team has excellent relationship with the various Head and Neck teams including ENT, audiovestibular, maxillofacial and ophthalmology teams. The existing radiology team provide a comprehensive Head and Neck imaging service including ultrasound and FNA and ultrasound guided core biopsy lists, CT and CT guided biopsy, MRI, sialography and sialographic intervention, barium swallows including video swallows with speech therapy support. There are weekly Neck lump and thyroid one stop clinics. PHU is a busy head and neck cancer centre with weekly head and Neck cancer MDT meeting and twice monthly thyroid cancer MDT meetings.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate fully in the provision of Head and Neck (and diagnostic Neuroradiology/Stroke imaging), in collaboration with the 5 (4.79 WTE) existing Consultants in the team. Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues.
- General work:
Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
On-call service. Max 1:9, currently 1:17 supported by local trainees until 2200hrs
Outsourced CT 2200hrs to 0900hrs
Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a half). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
- Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of Radiographers and Ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
- The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, home reporting etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Applicants interested in part time working are also welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate fully in the provision of Head and Neck (and diagnostic Neuroradiology/Stroke imaging), in collaboration with the 5 (4.79 WTE) existing Consultants in the team. Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues.
- General work:
Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
On-call service. Max 1:9, currently 1:17 supported by local trainees until 2200hrs
Outsourced CT 2200hrs to 0900hrs
Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a half). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
- Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of Radiographers and Ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
- The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, home reporting etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Applicants interested in part time working are also welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent
- Subspecialty experience in Head and Neck Imaging
Desirable
- Management course or experience
- Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
Experience
Essential
- Higher subspecialty training in Head and Neck imaging in a recognised cancer centre (min of 6 months) including demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in Ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging of head and neck
- General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
- Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
- Demonstrable basic management skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Computer literacy.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
- Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent
- Subspecialty experience in Head and Neck Imaging
Desirable
- Management course or experience
- Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
Experience
Essential
- Higher subspecialty training in Head and Neck imaging in a recognised cancer centre (min of 6 months) including demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in Ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging of head and neck
- General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
- Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
- Demonstrable basic management skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Computer literacy.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
- Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.
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).
