Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist to join our growing team at Bedford Hospital, which merged with Luton & Dunstable Hospital in April 2020 to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is to support the growing workload and service development. The role is based at Bedford Hospital, with potentially one day a week at Luton.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include sessions of Ultrasound, CT, MRI and Plain films. The appointee will be involved in MDTs as applicable and will be encouraged to expand and establish new services. In addition they will play a supervisory/advisory role to Radiographers, Nurses and other non-clinical staff in Radiology Department as necessary.
There will be an on-call commitment currently 1 in 11, and will cover only the Bedford site, with a 4-day weekday and 3-day weekend cover. On-call is currently outsourced to a teleradiology service between 8pm-9am weekdays and 3pm-9am weekends.
With the expansion in national training numbers, we aim to start Radiology registrar rotations at Bedford next year, to support the already well-established posts at Luton, so an interest in teaching will be very welcome. We also run a regular undergraduate teaching programme for students from the Cambridge rotation which the appointees will be encouraged to support.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtualpre-interview assessment process.
Closing date: 5th November 2023
Assessment date: TBC
Interview date: 27th November 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtualpre-interview assessment process.
Closing date: 5th November 2023
Assessment date: TBC
Interview date: 27th November 2023
Person Specification
Registration & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology via CCT (or within 6 months from date of interview) or CESR (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in GI Radiology
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate Degree e.g., MD or equivalent
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national research and audits
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology
Desirable
- Expertise in other specialised area
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
- Understands learner centred teaching
- Teaching ability and experience in conducting clinical/radiological meetings
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Professional Interest
Essential
- An interest that improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust
Personal Skills
Essential
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Able to foster good working relations with staff
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties.
Job Specific
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of team leadership
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Standards
Essential
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
Domicile
Essential
- Ability to attend hospital within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
Person Specification
Registration & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology via CCT (or within 6 months from date of interview) or CESR (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in GI Radiology
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate Degree e.g., MD or equivalent
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national research and audits
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology
Desirable
- Expertise in other specialised area
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
- Understands learner centred teaching
- Teaching ability and experience in conducting clinical/radiological meetings
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Professional Interest
Essential
- An interest that improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust
Personal Skills
Essential
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Able to foster good working relations with staff
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties.
Job Specific
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of team leadership
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Standards
Essential
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
Domicile
Essential
- Ability to attend hospital within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
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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