Job summary
Applicants with a particular interest in Interventional Radiology are invited to apply for the position of Consultant Radiologist.
The department provides a wide range of diagnostic services. You will be joining a team of 20 consultants. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated team. The department offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere. CPD is well supported.
We are currently planning for the opening of our CDC in late 2024, and for our new hospital (in 4-5 years) so this is an exciting time to be joining our Trust. The department has been QSI accredited for 13 consecutive years and we pride ourselves on high standards. We have several reporting radiographers across plain film, MRI, fluoroscopy, CT and Nuclear Medicine.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department prior to application.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Work with a team of 20 Consultant Radiologists.
- Participate in the supervision and education of radiology registrars, specialty doctors and radiographers.
- Teaching of junior doctors and medical students encouraged.
- Participation in audit and QSI accreditation and departmental project.
- Participate in general reporting of CT and MRI as well as subspecialty reporting in vascular and IR.
- Participate in the day-to-day radiology service provision - CT/MR inpatient reporting, support of radiographers and trainees, duty radiologist vetting and advice service and be able to perform general US.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post.
THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Main X-RAY
The main x-ray department is located in the centre of the ground floor of the hospital and is ideally placed to offer a diagnostic imaging service.
The main department comprises 5 x-ray rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room and 1 IR room.
The PACS system is an Agfa Impax network. This was upgraded to the latest AGFA system with the AGFA Enterprise Imaging System which has been in place since January 2019. Soft copy reporting is provided for all plain film examinations. All the images are now available via the hospital intranet in all clinical areas. This is integrated with a voice recognition system and nearly all reporting is now undertaken with voice recognition.
There are four satellite x-ray departments, at Newmarket, Thetford, Sudbury and Botesdale. Plain radiographic images from these hospitals are reported at the West Suffolk Hospital.
Ultrasound
Within the main x-ray department are two ultrasound rooms, both equipped with Canon i700 units purchased in 2020, together with a new Canon Xario 200G to assist with interventional procedures. A Canon i700 also provides DVT ultrasound and a Toshiba APLIO_500 has been provided for ultrasound in Out Patients. Sonographers also undertake DVT scanning and some inpatient work as well as obstetrics and gynaecology scanning and vascular work. Ultrasound is also undertaken at Newmarket Community Hospital which is shared by Radiologists and Sonographers performing OP and GP work.
CT
There are three GE 64-slice CT scanners. A fourth CT scanner is due to be installed in the CDC at Newmarket at the end of 2024. There are teleradiology links to the consultants homes for viewing all imaging modalities when on-call. Home reporting is actively encouraged. Overnight CT's are reported by an offsite reporting company from 8pm until 9am.
MRI
This department, near the rear entrance, is fitted with 2 Siemens 1.5T Magnets. One was replaced with a brand new system in 2024. A third MRI scanner is due to be installed in the CDC at Newmarket at the end of 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post.
THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Main X-RAY
The main x-ray department is located in the centre of the ground floor of the hospital and is ideally placed to offer a diagnostic imaging service.
The main department comprises 5 x-ray rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room and 1 IR room.
The PACS system is an Agfa Impax network. This was upgraded to the latest AGFA system with the AGFA Enterprise Imaging System which has been in place since January 2019. Soft copy reporting is provided for all plain film examinations. All the images are now available via the hospital intranet in all clinical areas. This is integrated with a voice recognition system and nearly all reporting is now undertaken with voice recognition.
There are four satellite x-ray departments, at Newmarket, Thetford, Sudbury and Botesdale. Plain radiographic images from these hospitals are reported at the West Suffolk Hospital.
Ultrasound
Within the main x-ray department are two ultrasound rooms, both equipped with Canon i700 units purchased in 2020, together with a new Canon Xario 200G to assist with interventional procedures. A Canon i700 also provides DVT ultrasound and a Toshiba APLIO_500 has been provided for ultrasound in Out Patients. Sonographers also undertake DVT scanning and some inpatient work as well as obstetrics and gynaecology scanning and vascular work. Ultrasound is also undertaken at Newmarket Community Hospital which is shared by Radiologists and Sonographers performing OP and GP work.
CT
There are three GE 64-slice CT scanners. A fourth CT scanner is due to be installed in the CDC at Newmarket at the end of 2024. There are teleradiology links to the consultants homes for viewing all imaging modalities when on-call. Home reporting is actively encouraged. Overnight CT's are reported by an offsite reporting company from 8pm until 9am.
MRI
This department, near the rear entrance, is fitted with 2 Siemens 1.5T Magnets. One was replaced with a brand new system in 2024. A third MRI scanner is due to be installed in the CDC at Newmarket at the end of 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in Clinical Radiology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Any other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience in running MDTs.
- Experience of implementing IRMER Regulations.
- Experience and competent with a range of IT systems.
Desirable
- Specialist interest to compliment the department.
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - -PLAB 1 - PLAB 2. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/medicine.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of Radiology Governance meetings and Learning meetings (REALM) were discussions around errors in Radiology are performed in a culture 'of no-blame' and learning from errors.
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead staff.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Experience and competent with IT.
Desirable
- Experience of efficient, effective and smooth running of a Radiology department.
- Knowledge and experience of QSI accreditation programmes.
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching radiology to non-radiologists and/or trainees.
Desirable
- Attendance at a teaching skills course.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to organise oneself and own work.
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Personality
Essential
- Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, other clinical colleagues, nurses and other staff.
- Commitment to continuing medical education of requirements of clinical Governance and audit.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Interpersonal skills, working co-operatively with others open and non-defensive, good sense of humour
Research
Essential
- Although not mandatory is encouraged.
Desirable
- Evidence of research, posters, audits or case presentations.
Probity
Essential
- Displays honesty, integrity and aware of ethical dilemmas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in Clinical Radiology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Any other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience in running MDTs.
- Experience of implementing IRMER Regulations.
- Experience and competent with a range of IT systems.
Desirable
- Specialist interest to compliment the department.
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - -PLAB 1 - PLAB 2. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/medicine.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of Radiology Governance meetings and Learning meetings (REALM) were discussions around errors in Radiology are performed in a culture 'of no-blame' and learning from errors.
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead staff.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Experience and competent with IT.
Desirable
- Experience of efficient, effective and smooth running of a Radiology department.
- Knowledge and experience of QSI accreditation programmes.
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching radiology to non-radiologists and/or trainees.
Desirable
- Attendance at a teaching skills course.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to organise oneself and own work.
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Personality
Essential
- Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, other clinical colleagues, nurses and other staff.
- Commitment to continuing medical education of requirements of clinical Governance and audit.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Interpersonal skills, working co-operatively with others open and non-defensive, good sense of humour
Research
Essential
- Although not mandatory is encouraged.
Desirable
- Evidence of research, posters, audits or case presentations.
Probity
Essential
- Displays honesty, integrity and aware of ethical dilemmas.
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).
