Consultant Radiologist with interest in Head and Neck Imaging

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty in Head and Neck Imaging. This position involves cross-sectional reporting, ultrasound procedures, and participation in a regional MDT. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and relevant subspecialty training. The role includes direct patient care and on-call responsibilities, providing a dynamic work environment and opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required.
• Candidates must provide evidence of ongoing professional development.
• RCR Fellowship or equivalent is necessary.
• Candidates should have subspecialty training in Head and Neck Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-sectional reporting in Head and Neck radiology.
• Perform ultrasound of the Head and Neck with FNA and core biopsy.
• Contribute to a regional tertiary Head and Neck MDT.
• Engage in acute imaging and on-call duties.
• Train Specialist Registrars and supervise radiographer extended roles.

Education

Full GMC Registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

RCR Fellowship or equivalent

Subspecialty training in Head and Neck Radiology

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with sub-specialty interest in Head and Neck Imaging. There are two posts available, one based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and one based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is a major teaching hospital serving a regional, national and international population. The Trust employs around 20,000 staff across 4 large hospital sites and provides services to a large number of patients annually. The posts involve Head and Neck Radiology with cross sectional reporting, ultrasound of the Head and Neck including FNA and core biopsy, and contribution to a regional Head and Neck MDT. An acute imaging/Duty Radiology and on-call component is included.

Interested candidates are invited to contact:

Dr Haren Wijesinghe, CSL for Heartlands and Solihull Hospital

Email: [e-mail]

Tel. [phone]

Dr Rashid Amir, CSL for Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Email: [e-mail]

If a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and proactive Consultant Radiology team. The imaging department at UHB has expanded to more than 90 consultants across 4 main hospital sites. The attached job description and person specification contain more detail about the post and imaging department with example job plan. These posts are based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and are principally Head and Neck Radiology posts.

Key activities include:

• Cross sectional reporting in Head and Neck radiology
• Ultrasound of the Head and Neck with FNA and Core biopsy
• Contribution to a regional tertiary Head and Neck MDT
• Acute imaging/Duty Radiology and on-call commitment
• Possibly limited evening or weekend sessions with other radiological colleagues
• Active involvement in training Specialist Registrars
• Potential supervision of radiographer extended roles and IV contrast injections as part of a radiographer skill-mix
• A home workstation will be issued for on-call provision

Responsibilities

• Full-time post with 8 direct patient care PAs (based on a 10 PA contract) with flexibility for weekly variations under an annualised hours framework
• Support clinical colleagues in offering a comprehensive imaging service for the trust and patients
• Engage in Head and Neck radiology reporting, MDT involvement, and acute imaging duties
• Timetable of activities to be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
• RCR Fellowship or equivalent
• Subspecialty training in Head and Neck Radiology

Disclosure and UK Registration

This post requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) and current UK professional registration.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH