Locum Consultant Body Radiologist with an interest in UroGynae imaging
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint 1 full-time Locum Consultant Body Radiologist with an interest in UroGynae Imaging at Nottingham University Hospitals to ensure continuity of the service to support the local and regional demand for Urology imaging.
The successful applicant will share responsibility with other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of Body and UroGynae imaging in our Trust with possible future expansion to the Trusts within the regional network.
Main duties of the job
To provide, along with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive elective and emergency on-call service related to Uroradiology and acute cross cover to general radiology service. Subject to individual candidate interest and capacity, involvement in Gynae MDT and reporting can be arranged.There will be an opportunity to be involved in the Skin MDT if interested..
The posts include sessions for reporting time for MRI and CT, performing ultrasound and undertaking fluoroscopy guided procedures and participation in multidisciplinary meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the team of Body/Uroradiologists, to be responsible for the care of patients in their charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development.
Working for our organisation
We have an important contribution to make to life in Nottingham and the wider region and we take this responsibility seriously. With approximately 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We have a budget of just under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites: QMC, City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We deliver district general services to 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities.
Our specialist services allows us to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services.
There are exciting plans in development to open a new Community Diagnostic Centre in the City Centre in 2026 which will be managed by NUH Radiology
We play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT/CESR at the time of taking up the appointment. However the department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who will be within 6 months of attaining CCT or aiming to submit CESR at 12 months time frame.CESR support is available.
The post will be primarily located at the City campus although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites where we provide an Uroradiology service.
A successful applicant would be required to be part of a dedicated Diagnostic Body on call rota with a current frequency of 1:10.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential criteria- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent
- Other board qualifications to be considered on individual basis
- Higher professional degree
Practical Requirements
Essential criteria- Ability to travel between NUH sites
- Ability to return immediately to NUH to provide on-call duties
Professional Registration
Essential criteria- Full GMC registration/on the specialist register
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- Planning for specialist registration via CESR pathway
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We listen we care” behavioural standards
Management Skills
Essential criteria- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team.
- Experience of change management
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential criteria- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research`
Essential criteria- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
- Track record in radiology research preferably with original publications related to Abdominal radiology.
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