Job summary
An opportunity to join an established cohesive team of Radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. The post/s is replacement post to support paediatric and gynaecological imaging. This will also complement the existing expertise within the department and to manage expanding demands for imaging from the Emergency department, Cancer services, as well as the general diagnostic imaging workload.
Main duties of the job
This post covers the full scope of a Consultant Radiologist role: vetting and reporting; sub-specialty MDT preparation/attendance; duty sessions (hot reporting, CT/MRI and emergency imaging); and on-call.
The job plan will be agreed on appointment and reviewed at least annually, including a minimum 1.5 SPA with the remainder DCC (additional NHS roles may attract further PAs). Remote working is supported within the Trust and EMRAD consortium; remote workstations may be available subject to capacity.
The job plan will be kept under review by mutual agreement, and the postholder will work with the CBU management team to deliver efficient, best-practice services with appropriate governance.
On-call is included in the weekly timetable: currently 1 in 12, comprising one weekday (5pm-8pm) and shared weekends (10am-4pm); 1 PA is currently allocated. Opportunities exist for modality/specialty, audit, governance and education leads.
The postholder will provide cross-cover for Consultant colleagues during annual leave, attend weekly MDTs and departmental meetings, and provide timely advice to GPs and hospital clinicians, including appropriate vetting during Duty.
All Consultants contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/supervision, audit and (where required) research activity.
About us
We undertake in excess of 240,000 examinations per year. The directorate's main x-ray department offers the usual range of examinations and modern equipment. The main department boasts DR, CR, a DR Interventional Suite, 5 MRI scanners, 4 CT scanners, one gamma camera, and dedicated Obstetric and general Ultrasound Departments. The Trust is the county centre for PPCI and has 3 Cardiac Cath Labs. The Trust currently has a GE PACS and is part of the EMRAD Consortium.
The successful candidate must hold FRCR or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC and either be on or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 340,000 people with 560 beds.
Kettering is at the heart of the UK's largest growth area outside London. You can reach London St Pancras Station in an hour by rail and travel from Kettering to Paris via Eurostar in 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours. The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside and has excellent and expanding educational facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the supporting documents. This Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the supporting documents. This Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI.
- Competency in high volume reporting and reporting for MDT meetings
- Competency in sub-specialty of interest
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent). FRCR or equivalent.
- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
- At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
- Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
- Sub-speciality training and working experience in NHS.
Desirable
- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medicalstaff and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience of teaching in NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand. Teaching junior medical and other staff
- Maintain interests in subspecialty areas, teaching and service improvement.
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Managerial: Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
- Team: Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients, and carers.
- Strategic: Awareness ofservice development, governance, and health improvement plans. Ability to manage change and to stimulate development. Keen and motivated to both learn and teach
Desirable
- Finance and use of resources: Awareness of budgeting management and management of resources
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI.
- Competency in high volume reporting and reporting for MDT meetings
- Competency in sub-specialty of interest
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent). FRCR or equivalent.
- Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
- At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
- Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
- Sub-speciality training and working experience in NHS.
Desirable
- Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medicalstaff and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience of teaching in NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand. Teaching junior medical and other staff
- Maintain interests in subspecialty areas, teaching and service improvement.
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Managerial: Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
- Team: Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients, and carers.
- Strategic: Awareness ofservice development, governance, and health improvement plans. Ability to manage change and to stimulate development. Keen and motivated to both learn and teach
Desirable
- Finance and use of resources: Awareness of budgeting management and management of resources
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).
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