Job summary
Applications are invited for the prestigious post of consultant within the Department of Radiology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Department forms part of one of the most dynamic University Teaching Hospitals in the country, with an excellent reputation in patient care, research and development, and staff training/education.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of this post include reporting general and specialist radiology, specifically urology and body oncological imaging, performing image guided biopsies and drainages, and participating in MDTs, teaching and research.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue research interests in the areas of etc
About us
Of particular note is that the NNUH is renowned for its first-class research facilities and network. The Trust's Research Strategy 2020-2025 brings focus and direction for our organisation, our patients and stakeholders and is intended to position NNUH as a leader driving research locally, nationally and internationally.
NNUH is a partner in the National Institute of Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network and also hosts the core CRN East of England team which operates to help increase opportunities for participation in research across the region.
In 2022, we received a prestigious award the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (NIHR CRF) Norfolk putting NNUH in a group of NIHR supported CRFs alongside Oxford, Cambridge, and London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached advert and job description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Interviews will be held via Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached advert and job description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Interviews will be held via Teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Accreditation in Clinical Radiology and on the specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Full GMC registration
Apptitude
Essential
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Body Imaging experience including experience in one, some or all of the following: Urology imaging Hepatobiliary Imaging Luminal gastrointestinal Imaging This must be documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Ability to perform abdominal and pelvic biopsy and drainages.
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Completed specialist fellowship
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Further area of interest to compliment current service
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites when there may be no public transport
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Accreditation in Clinical Radiology and on the specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Full GMC registration
Apptitude
Essential
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Body Imaging experience including experience in one, some or all of the following: Urology imaging Hepatobiliary Imaging Luminal gastrointestinal Imaging This must be documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
- Ability to perform abdominal and pelvic biopsy and drainages.
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Completed specialist fellowship
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Further area of interest to compliment current service
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites when there may be no public transport
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
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).
