Specialty Doctor - Radiology

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post (SAS) in Radiology at Croydon University Hospital. The post will be for a period of 12 months (and will be converted to permanent if the post holder is suitable). The post holder will be expected to support the general radiology workload within the department including ultrasound, CT and plain film reporting. Specialty doctors will also be encouraged to report MRI and pursue a subspecialty interest and can be guided through this.

Croydon University hospital, is a busy Acute General Hospital of around 500 beds situated in the centre of South London and serving a local population of about 330,000. It is linked to St George's Hospital School of Medicine and provides undergraduate and postgraduate training.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of 16 consultants, 6 specialty doctors and up to 4 registrars working in a dynamic, friendly atmosphere. There is opportunity to undergo training with a support activity session included in the job plan. Specialty doctors are encouraged to attend MDTs and in-house teaching is available. Consultants are approachable and happy to support specialty doctors with any diagnostic queries. We understand the importance of developing individual radiologists including CESR application and research opportunity.

There is no on call commitment. Weekend work or extended day working are possible if time off during the week is required.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post (SAS) in Radiology at Croydon University Hospital. The post will be for a period of 12 months (and will be converted to permanent if the post holder is suitable). The post holder will be expected to support the general radiology workload within the department including ultrasound, CT and plain film reporting. Specialty doctors will also be encouraged to report MRI and pursue a subspecialty interest and can be guided through this.

Croydon University hospital, is a busy Acute General Hospital of around 500 beds situated in the centre of South London and serving a local population of about 330,000. It is linked to St George's Hospital School of Medicine and provides undergraduate and postgraduate training.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of 16 consultants, 6 specialty doctors and up to 4 registrars working in a dynamic, friendly atmosphere. There is opportunity to undergo training with a support activity session included in the job plan. Specialty doctors are encouraged to attend MDTs and in-house teaching is available. Consultants are approachable and happy to support specialty doctors with any diagnostic queries. We understand the importance of developing individual radiologists including CESR application and research opportunity.

There is no on call commitment. Weekend work or extended day working are possible if time off during the week is required.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

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