Consultant Radiologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Northampton is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a focus on Paediatrics, Interventional Radiology, and Gynaecological imaging. The position supports an expanding Radiology Department and allows for development in sub-specialties. Candidates must hold an FRCR or equivalent and be on the GMC Specialist Register or nearing CCT. This role promises a dynamic working environment and opportunities to shape specialist services.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold FRCR (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at the time of interview.
• Evidence of extensive training in Cross Sectional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Work within a dynamic, supportive team of consultant radiologists.
• Deliver high-quality imaging to the Trust and county-wide primary care.
• Develop and lead new interventional or specialist services aligned to expertise.

Skills

Extensive training in Cross Sectional Radiology

Effective communication with patients and professionals

Sub-specialty training

Experience with CT/US guided biopsy

Familiarity with UK NHS hospital system

Education

FRCR or equivalent qualification

Full registration with General Medical Council

On the GMC Specialist register for Clinical Radiology

Job description

Job summary
Join us as a Consultant Radiologist at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, with welcomed interests in Paediatrics, Interventional Radiology, and Gynaecological imaging (including Endometriosis). This fully funded substantive post supports our expanding Radiology Department and offers the chance to shape the future of specialist services.

You will work within a dynamic, supportive team of consultant radiologists, delivering high-quality imaging to the Trust and county-wide primary care. We encourage sub-specialty development, and additional training can be provided on-site or through partner centres. There is also significant scope to develop and lead new interventional or specialist services aligned to your expertise.

Applicants must hold FRCR (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of CCT at the time of interview.

Qualifications & Experience

• FRCR
• MRCP, MRCS or other professional or higher qualification
• Full registration with General Medical Council. On the GMC Specialist register for Clinical Radiology or eligible to be included on the Specialist Register within 6 months by achieving CCT / CESR.

Clinical Skills

• Evidence of extensive training in Cross Sectional Radiology

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of sub-specialty training
• Post graduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
• Experience of CT/US guided biopsy, MSK injections and other interventions.
• Experience of MDT

Management Skills

• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
• Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work within a team.

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Interpersonal Skills

• Good written and verbal skills in English.
• Willingness to show flexibility in responding to the needs of the department.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Contact

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx