Consultant Radiologist - NVI and Gynaecological imaging

Consultant Radiologist - NVI and Gynaecological Imaging The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

A Consultant Radiologist is required at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a busy and expanding Department. This post is for a gynaecological imager who can contribute to the whole pathway by performing relevant gynaecological interventions. A second interest will be encouraged. The posts will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format, with an agreed overall sessional make-up.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Duties will include the reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites, as well as in the various community hospital locations in Shropshire.
2. You will be expected to work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements and will be required to participate in the general on-call rota (1:19 cross-county on call).
3. Prospective cover of annual and study leave is in place.
4. You will also be expected to be involved in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants.
5. You will be involved in the training of junior Radiology staff.
6. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients and patients on breast cancer pathways.
7. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
8. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
9. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

About Us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart.

Job Responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Registration in Specialty or be eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview, CESR or European Community Rights

Entry Criteria

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Evidence of commitment to Clinical Audit and Research
• Clinical training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Clinical Radiology
• Cross-Sectional Imaging of acute unwell patients
• Competent in imaging benign gynaecological conditions, including necessary interventions
• Competent in imaging malignant gynaecological conditions, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Second specialist interest
• Pelvic floor imaging

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.