Locum Consultant in Radiology - Cross Sectional Imaging

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a dynamic Locum Consultant Radiologist specializing in cross-sectional imaging to join their Radiology team at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves CT and MRI reporting on a rotational basis and requires a flexible approach to work. Candidates with subspecialty reporting interests are encouraged to apply. This position offers the chance to contribute to the development of radiological services and participate in teaching programs.

Qualifications

• Broad based experience in General Radiology is essential.
• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise required.
• Experience in reporting of urgent, emergency, oncology, and general cases is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT and MRI reporting duties on a 4 week rotation.
• Assist in providing on-call teleradiology services.
• Contribute to teaching of radiology trainees, reporting radiographers and other staff.

Skills

Broad based experience in General Radiology

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Knowledge and participation in CPD

Experience in vetting and reporting of MRI and CT requests

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise

FRCR or equivalent qualification

Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD PhD MSc

Job description

Locum Consultant in Radiology - Cross Sectional Imaging

Hywel Dda University Health Board are seeking a dynamic Locum Consultant Radiologist who is a specialist in cross sectional imaging and possess a flexible approach to work.

The Health Board offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team of consultants and contribute to the on-going development of radiological services within the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Main duties of the job

This appointment will be based in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, the successful candidate would join the Radiology team to provide CT and MRI reporting duties on a 4 week rotation to support the Health Board, to include vetting and reporting of urgent, emergency cases, general and oncology reporting.

Candidates with subspeciality reporting interests are very welcome to apply. The candidate will contribute to the wider workload of the department subject to job plan discussions, including teaching of radiology trainees, reporting Radiographers, undergraduate students, and other hospital staff. A flexible approach to working is essential with the Health Board requirement demonstrated in the job plan section of this document.

Out Of Hours (OOH) on-call is currently outsourced and completed remotely by an online Teleradiology provider, the successful candidates will assist the Health Board in providing a proportion of this service as described, completing cross-site reporting and emergency cover for our four main hospital sites where necessary.

The departments of Radiology at the acute sites operate strategically as one department and there is close collaboration leading to the integration of services. The successful candidate will fully participate with the existing consultants in providing radiology services across Hywel Dda and will be expected to build good working relationships which would augment and compliment the services we currently provide.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

We operate through:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest
• Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire
• 48 general practices, 47 dental practices, 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres
• Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
• Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
• FRCR or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD PhD MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience in General Radiology
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Demonstrative knowledge and experience in the vetting and reporting of MRI and CT requests to include urgent, emergency, oncology and general cases

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• Training the Trainers experience

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training