Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant General Radiologist with subspecialty interest in gynaecological imaging to join the existing team of 50 radiologists at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Additional subspecialty interests are also welcomed. This is an additional post which will be based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT), primarily Derriford Hospital, commencing at a time of significant and exciting developments within the trust.
Main duties of the job
Derriford Hospital is a major trauma centre, and most of the regional specialist units are located in this hospital, including renal transplant, complex urology, andrology, hepatobiliary surgery, hepatology, paediatrics, cardiothoracics and neurosurgery. The trust has received central funding as part of the Future Hospitals Programme (FHP) to redevelop the site. Central funding has also been secured for the development of a fully NHS owned and operated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) with 2 CT, 2 MR, 2 plain film and 4 ultrasound suites providing diagnostic services in the centre of Plymouth. This is also due to open in December 2025 and will provide dedicated consultant office and reporting space in a purpose-built city-centre environment.
Gynaecological Imaging is a growing area of specialist service delivery in Plymouth and the Southwest region. Our team offer multi-modality diagnostic services to patients in the UHP catchment area, and imaging support to the West Peninsula Gynaecological Cancer Service, which serves a population of approximately 900,000 in Cornwall and Plymouth. We support a weekly gynaecological cancer MDT in conjunction with the Royal Cornwall Hospital. We are an accredited endometriosis centre and provide tubal assessment to the UHP fertility service.
About us
Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth's stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.
The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E. There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners,2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms. There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is designed to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive gynaecological imaging service including MDT provision, ultrasound, MRI, specialist vetting and fertility imaging review (HSG and HyCoSy). The successful candidate will work alongside the existing 3 consultants currently supporting the service. All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Radiology Training Programme. Opportunities exist for teaching with Peninsula Medical School.
The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.
The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.
The post holder will be expected to share the oncall commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.
The Directorate would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance program.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is designed to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive gynaecological imaging service including MDT provision, ultrasound, MRI, specialist vetting and fertility imaging review (HSG and HyCoSy). The successful candidate will work alongside the existing 3 consultants currently supporting the service. All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Radiology Training Programme. Opportunities exist for teaching with Peninsula Medical School.
The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.
The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.
The post holder will be expected to share the oncall commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.
The Directorate would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance program.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
- CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology.
- Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
- Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard and subspecialist gynaecological imaging
- Able to vet, supervise and report benign and malignant gynaecological MRI studies
- Ability to vet, review and report functional fertility imaging (HSG, HyCoSy)
- Ability to support gynaecology MDT work in a cancer centre.
- Able to provide ultrasound supervision and imaging review
- Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging.
- Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
Desirable
- Ability to undertake advanced ultrasound, including contrast and fusion studies
- Ability to perform functional fertility studies (HSG/HyCoSy)
- Experience of obstetric/placental imaging with MRI/US
Research and clinical audit
Essential
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Completion of clinical research.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to undertake basic science research
- Ability to lead research team
- Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable
- Interest in teaching, particularly radiology registrars
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Leadership qualities
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Management
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management.
- Experience in audit.
Desirable
- Experience in medical management.
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
- Ability to move between sites if required
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
- CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology.
- Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
- Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard and subspecialist gynaecological imaging
- Able to vet, supervise and report benign and malignant gynaecological MRI studies
- Ability to vet, review and report functional fertility imaging (HSG, HyCoSy)
- Ability to support gynaecology MDT work in a cancer centre.
- Able to provide ultrasound supervision and imaging review
- Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging.
- Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
Desirable
- Ability to undertake advanced ultrasound, including contrast and fusion studies
- Ability to perform functional fertility studies (HSG/HyCoSy)
- Experience of obstetric/placental imaging with MRI/US
Research and clinical audit
Essential
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Completion of clinical research.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to undertake basic science research
- Ability to lead research team
- Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable
- Interest in teaching, particularly radiology registrars
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Leadership qualities
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Management
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management.
- Experience in audit.
Desirable
- Experience in medical management.
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
- Ability to move between sites if required
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).
