Consultant in General Radiology

Government of Jersey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Jersey is recruiting a Consultant in General Radiology. This role allows for flexible working, including 4-day weeks, and invites specialists in areas like interventional radiology. Applicants should have a primary medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in MRI and CT. This position encourages teaching and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a License to practice, mandatory prior to appointment for overseas candidates.
• Including GMC Specialist Register or equivalent, within 6 months of obtaining it at interview.
• Clinical experience in an NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiology examinations and interpret results.
• Participate in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities.
• Train junior medical staff and support healthcare training needs.

Skills

MRI experience

CT experience

Enthusiastic teaching

Cross-sectional imaging

Plain film reporting

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists

Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP & FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Consultant in General Radiology. Potentially with a special interest in interventional Radiology.

This role expands our team to eight full-time consultant radiologists, supported by a highly skilled radiography and admin workforce.

You'll work flexibly; most current consultants do 4-day weeks and have the freedom to pursue subspecialty interests in addition to a robust general radiology workload.

Main duties of the job

We particularly welcome experience in MRI, CT, and MDTs, and encourage applicants with interests in:

• Interventional
• Breast
• Neuroradiology
• MSK MRI
• Urology including prostate MRI/biopsy
• Gynaecology
• Head & Neck
• Cardiac
• General acute/trauma imaging

Our team culture is collaborative and agile, with protected time for CPD, SPA activities, and attendance at MDTs (minimum one per week).

The radiology department is QI accredited. The study leave budget is available to maintain sufficient CPD for revalidation. Participation in appraisal is mandatory. The post holder will be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management programme and support the Governance agenda.

Each radiologist has their own air-conditioned and dedicated 2-screen PACS workstation and a separate computer with internet access.

About us

Health care professionals in Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the opportunity to shape the public health service in a small island on a development journey.

Jersey is a unique place to live and work. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own Health Care Service. The service is on the move, with the new Enid Quenault health care facility opened in 2023 and a commitment to further healthcare investments, including a new acute hospital. Our patients and health professionals are at the centre of all we do. As a doctor, you have more time to care, and we give more time to your development and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to carry out private patient work.

Teaching and Research

Health and Care Jersey is recognized for junior doctors, and active teaching is encouraged. The post holder is expected to participate in training medical staff and ensure training needs are met, including support for clinical fellows recruited directly to Health & Care Jersey.

Opportunities for research are supported when appropriate. The organization has an advantageous policy for professional leave and supports external duties for the wider profession. Multi-centre research clinical trials are welcomed if approved by bodies such as NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full GMC registration and specialist registration with a current License to practice (mandatory prior to appointment for overseas candidates)
• Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP & FRCPath or equivalent
• UK-trained applicants must hold a CCT or be within six months of award; non-UK trained must show evidence of equivalence
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent, or within 6 months of obtaining it at interview (evidence required)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Person Specification

Other

• Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities
• Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
• Evidence of annual appraisal

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Full GMC registration with a License to practice
• GMC Specialist Register/CCT or equivalent, or within 6 months of obtaining it (evidence required)
• Clinical experience in an NHS environment

Experience

• Wide experience in plain film reporting
• Experience in cross-sectional imaging
• Enthusiastic teacher
• Previous management or leadership responsibility