Consultant Radiologist

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural NHS Trust is seeking a Substantive Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Urology and lower GI to provide high-quality radiological services. The role includes reporting studies, supervising staff, and participating in departmental audits, contributing to patient care in a supportive environment that promotes teamwork and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must provide specialist radiological services including on-call provision.
• Accept responsibility for clinical care and compliance with regulations.
• Participate in departmental audit and governance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and services to radiology users.
• Report XR, US, MRI, and CT studies.
• Participate in teaching sessions and departmental meetings.

Skills

Specialist radiological advice

Ionising Radiation compliance

Patient clinical care

US and MRI reporting

Teaching and supervision

Job description

A vacancy for a Substantive Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Urology and lower GI has arisen at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The vacancy is 1 WTE. The exact programmed activities can be negotiated. 7.5 DCC combination of duty, CT/MR/Plain film reporting and Ultrasound 1.5 SPA for CPD, teaching and department meetings.

• To provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology departments including on - call provision out of hours.
• To accept responsibility for compliance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations, along with the radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection advisor.
• To accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred.
• To provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff.
• To report XR, US, MRI and CT studies within own skill set
• To share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff and other staff as necessary.
• To participate in teaching sessions with other clinical specialties.
• To attend regular department meetings and participate in department management and development of the service.
• To participate fully in personal and departmental audit and governance procedures.
• To attend relevant Trust multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• To maintain CPD as per RCR guidelines
• To fully participate in Trust appraisal and revalidation process

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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.