Job summary
South Tyneside and
Sunderland Foundation NHS Trust are looking for skilled and motivated Consultant
Radiologists to join the Radiology Department.
The Department of
Radiology at South Tyneside and Sunderland is a large busy department hosted
across 2 main acute sites with services at multiple peripheral sites in the
community. There is a full range of modern, recently acquired, imaging
equipment across both acute sites with 5 static CT scanners and 3 static MRI
scanners. This is supplemented by a new large purpose-built Diagnostic Imaging
Centre at South Tyneside, with 2 CT scanners, 2 MRI scanners and a PET CT
scanner to be installed. As well as diagnostic work the department has an IR
suite based at Sunderland Royal Hospital with further interventional rooms at
South Tyneside.
Applications
are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive,
a CCST in Radiology. We welcome applications from General Radiologists and
those with specialist interests. The department will seek to ensure that the post-holder is able
to develop and consolidate any areas of particular interest. The Trust offers a
wide range of clinical services requiring general and specialist Radiology
input including intensive care, ophthalmology, head and neck surgery,
paediatrics and neonatology, renal medicine, clinical haematology, vascular
surgery and genito-urinary medicine.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will hold continuous responsibility for any patient under
their care, ensuring high quality, safe patient care and experience.
The post
holder is expected to work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance
with national imaging and reporting quality and performance metrics to ensure
patients are diagnosed and therefore treated efficiently.
As far as
possible the department will seek to ensure that the post-holder is able to
develop and consolidate any areas of particular interest. Final
job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and
the Clinical Director and will be subject to annual review.
The post
holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the monthly
Directorate/Clinical Governance meeting and the monthly REALM meeting, ensuring
effective clinical governance across the Directorate.
Consultants undertaking clinical activities must participate in high
quality clinical audit and encourage and support their clinical teams to
carryout both local, regional and national audit activity.
In conjunction with the Clinical Director, the Directorate Manager and
other Consultants, co-ordinate and supervise the provision of a high quality
service.
The
post-holder will be expected to work at weekends and Bank Holidays pro-rata
contributing to the on call rota.
Contact
details for job related candidate queries: Dr Ben Hall Clinical Director - Email:
ben.hall4@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Applications
are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive,
a CCST in Radiology with a range of specialty interests to support departmental
growth and the post would be tailored accordingly. The post-holder will
contribute fully to the work of the team and will be expected to lead on
services to particular areas or departments in the organisation.
- A Hospital Consultant has continuous
responsibility for any patient under his or her care.
- Final job plans will be agreed in
discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will
be subject to Annual Review.
- Some sessions, in particular audit and
teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to
revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other
commitments of the appointee.
- The post holder is expected to attend
monthly Directorate meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and REALM.
- The post
holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national
guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
- Consultant
performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to
personal career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Applications
are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive,
a CCST in Radiology with a range of specialty interests to support departmental
growth and the post would be tailored accordingly. The post-holder will
contribute fully to the work of the team and will be expected to lead on
services to particular areas or departments in the organisation.
- A Hospital Consultant has continuous
responsibility for any patient under his or her care.
- Final job plans will be agreed in
discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will
be subject to Annual Review.
- Some sessions, in particular audit and
teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to
revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other
commitments of the appointee.
- The post holder is expected to attend
monthly Directorate meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and REALM.
- The post
holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national
guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
- Consultant
performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to
personal career development.
Person Specification
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a dynamic Radiology department.
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC.
Desirable
- A post-graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance processes and effective utilisation of resource.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding departmental goals.
- Leadership course and / or certificate.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a dynamic Radiology department.
Desirable
- Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC.
Desirable
- A post-graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance processes and effective utilisation of resource.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding departmental goals.
- Leadership course and / or certificate.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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).