Specialty Doctor In Radiology

Kettering General Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a radiology post in its Imaging Department. The post holder will join a cohesive radiology team supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging, with preference given to cardio-thoracic or paediatric imaging interests.

The role focuses on supporting emergency imaging, cancer reporting, MDT participation, and covering Ultrasound, CT and MR sessions, with opportunities to perform basic interventional

Qualifications

• Educated to MBBS with post graduate radiology qualification/FRCR level or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Minimum of 3 years radiology training or experience.
• Not previously relinquished or removed from a training programme unless exceptional circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency adult and paediatric radiology, cancer imaging reporting and MDT attendance.
• Cover Ultrasound, CT and MR sessions across the working week.
• Pursue basic interventional procedures under supervision (e.g. biopsies, drainages).

Skills

Capacity to operate under pressure

Leadership & Team Involvement

Communication skills

Education

MBBS and FRCR

GMC registration

3 years radiology training/experience

Tools

Ultrasound

CT

MR

Job description

Job summary

This is a new post in the Imaging Department at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join an established cohesive team of radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. Sub-specialty interest in any sub-specialty will be entertained but will prefer cardio-thoracic or paediatric imaging.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder would mainly support emergency adult and paediatric radiology, cancer imaging reporting, attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and covering Ultrasound, CT and MR sessions in the working week.

The appointees will be encouraged to perform basic interventional procedures, like biopsies and drainages under supervision.

About us

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job responsibilities

EXAMPLE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY
AM LUNCHTIME PM EVENING
Monday Ultrasound SPA SPA
Tuesday Acute CT Reporting
Wednesday Duty Ultrasound/Reporting
Thursday MRI Duty/SPA
Friday Reporting/MDT prep MDT/rad meeting

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to MBBS and post graduate radiology qualification/FRCR (full or part) level or equivalent level of education.
• Full Registration with the GMC and hold a current license to practice.
• Minimum of 3 years radiology training or experience
• Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty except under exceptional circumstances

Desirable

• PREVIOUS NHS EXPERIENCE
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• ACHIEVED ALL RCR TRAINING COMPETENCIES AS IN E- PORTFOLIO
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR 1 or 2A

Skills

Essential

• To have achieved competencies expected for level of training reflected in e portfolio or RCR portfolio.
• Evidence of interest & experience in formal teaching.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience with sub-speciality experience is required.
• Evidence of an understanding of the basic principles and importance of research.
• Evidence of academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements commensurate with stage of career.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit
• Evidence of active participation in audit.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in pressurised & changing situations.
• Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
• Leadership & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively in both written and spoken form with others, able to explain options to patients in a way they can understand.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Is up to date in management training at current institution.
• Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all.
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.
• Aware of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee
• Interest in general radiology imaging, including acute imaging.
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
• Satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure.
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance.

Career Progression

Essential

• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training.

Organisation & Planning

Essential

• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands and follow instructions as well as to work without direct supervision where appropriate.

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.

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.

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.

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Leena S Naidu
[e-mail]
07903746048

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