Consultant Radiologist

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation NHS Trust are looking for skilled and motivated Interventional Radiologists to join our team performing approximately 360,000 examinations a year. The Department of Radiology at South Tyneside and Sunderland is a large busy department hosted across 2 main acute sites with services at multiple peripheral sites in the community. There is a full range of modern, recently acquired imaging equipment across both acute sites with 5 static CT scanners and 3 static MRI scanners. This is supplemented by a new large purpose-built Diagnostic Imaging Centre at South Tyneside, with 2 CT scanners, 2 MRI scanners and a PET CT scanner to be installed. As well as diagnostic work, the department has an IR suite based at Sunderland Royal Hospital with further interventional rooms at South Tyneside. These are supported by an efficient Day Case service on both sites.

Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology with a range of specialty interests to support departmental growth and the post would be tailored accordingly. We particularly welcome applications from General Radiologists. The post-holder will contribute fully to the work of the team and will be expected to lead on services to particular areas or departments in the organisation.

Main duties of the job

A Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under their care.

Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review.

Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other commitments of the appointee.

The post holder is expected to attend monthly Directorate meetings. The Clinical Director is Ben Hall, Consultant Radiologist.

The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.

Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will contribute fully to the work of the team and will be expected to lead on services to particular areas or departments in the organisation.

A Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under his or her care.

Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review.

Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other commitments of the appointee.

The post holder is expected to attend monthly Directorate meetings. The Clinical Director is Ben Hall, Consultant Radiologist.

The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.

Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC
• A post-graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD

Teaching and Education

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
• Qualification in medical education

Experience

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
• Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
• Management course and / or certificate

Audit and Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Involvement in quality improvement measures
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
• Experience of clinical research
• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust