Consultant Radiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist to cover diagnostic and interventional imaging. The post involves reporting across plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy, plus emergency imaging, cancer pathways, screening and MDT work.

The appointee will complement existing special interests and participate in teaching, governance, audits and departmental development within a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS or basic medical degree is required.
• FRCR or equivalent qualification is required.
• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register entry or CCT in Radiology, or an agreed date within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Reporting across plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and image-guided intervention.
• Provide emergency and acute imaging services.
• Contribute to cancer pathways and Faster Diagnostic Pathway services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Service development

Multidisciplinary leadership

Teaching medical students

Education

MBBS or basic medical degree

FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Radiologist post in the Radiology Directorate at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, covering diagnostic and interventional imaging. Reporting spans plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy, alongside emergency imaging, cancer pathways, screening and MDT work. As a teaching hospital, the department trains registrars and students, and the appointee is expected to complement existing special interests. Full GMC registration and a CCT in Radiology, or an agreed date within six months of interview, are required.

What the job involves

• Reporting and specialist input across plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and image-guided intervention
• Emergency and acute imaging services
• Cancer and Faster Diagnostic Pathway services
• Urgent and routine outpatient imaging
• National breast and lung cancer screening where appropriate
• Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings across a range of specialties
• Expert radiological advice to clinical colleagues across the Trust
• Participation in the consultant on-call rota
• Cross-cover during annual, study and professional leave
• Service improvement and transformation projects within the department
• Teaching, training, governance, audit and departmental development
• Supervising and mentoring junior doctors, radiographers and other healthcare professionals

What's required

Qualifications

• MBBS or basic medical degree
• FRCR or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• Specialist Register entry or CCT in Radiology, or an agreed date within 6 months of interview

Experience

• Experience in all modalities used in general radiology
• Ability to give expert clinical opinion across a wide range of cases
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Ability to plan and develop the service
• Willingness to lead a multidisciplinary team and build working relationships
• Experience teaching junior doctors and medical students

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory criminal records (DBS) disclosure and/or residence check
• Occupational health clearance confirming fitness for the post

Other

• Clear communication and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives
• Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of the NHS wider strategy

Nice to have

• MRCP, FRCS or other postgraduate degree
• NHS BSP accreditation
• Special interest complementing existing department interests such as breast or interventional
• Basic interventional radiology experience
• Experience of PACS or CRIS radiology systems
• Experience of committee work or project management
• Involvement in research projects and published papers
• Formal training in teaching skills

What's offered

• Opportunities for teaching, research and professional development