Consultant Radiologist - Gateshead - ref. a11570819
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
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Job overview
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologists to work within a cohesive and supportive team, to provide a quality service in our Radiology department.
They would join a team of Consultant Radiologist to provide high quality diagnostic imaging service across Gateshead. The focus is very much on team work and we pride ourselves on the quality services we deliver. We have a full complement of radiographers, sonographers and nurses who work alongside the consultant team.Our strategy is one of growth and development both of our team in terms of new roles and advanced practice and in new scanners to support the latest techniques.
We provide a comprehensive range of acute services and are a Cancer Centre for different cancer types such as lung and bowel. We are also the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre.
The appointees will have relevant general cross-sectional imaging experience to face the challenges of the post and the specialist interests required. They will be a resilient, team player who wishes to join a department that is cohesive, friendly and hard-working.Applicants are also required to hold the FRCR.
The department has a strong tradition of teaching and is affiliated to the Northern Deanery Radiology Training Scheme. There are usually 3-5 trainees in the department at any one time and the attachments are very popular, and Consultants in the region are actively encouraged to contribute to this.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The applicant will have general radiology duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the opportunity to work flexibly from home or at our Community Diagnostic Centre. They would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list):
- Contribute to the team of radiologists, participating in acute and outpatient reporting including any relevant subspeciality work.
- Actively contribute to the multi professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service.
- Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Radiology Department.
- Participate in the teaching, regular audit and managerial activities of the Radiology department.
- Contribute to the MDT work within their subspecialist interest.
- Work flexibly within the team in order to provide a high-quality service.
- Be committed to continuing professional development to assist in furthering themselves and the department.
Working for our organisation
The applicant will have general radiology duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the opportunity to work flexibly from home or at our Community Diagnostic Centre. They would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list):
- Contribute to the team of radiologists, participating in acute and outpatient reporting including any relevant subspeciality work.
- Actively contribute to the multi professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service.
- Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Radiology Department.
- Participate in the teaching, regular audit and managerial activities of the Radiology department.
- Contribute to the MDT work within their subspecialist interest.
- Work flexibly within the team in order to provide a high-quality service.
- Be committed to continuing professional development to assist in furthering themselves and the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full detailed descriptions and responsibilities.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the department to see what is available first hand and to discuss the options for the post.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Anju Nandhra Clinical Lead for Radiology, Katy-Jo Wilkinson, Service Line Manager for Radiology via Helen Abbott, Radiology Secretary 0191 4452708, [email protected].
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCR
- Postgraduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential criteria- Appropriate specialised training in Radiology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary teamwork
- Leadership skills e.g. supervision of junior colleagues
- Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibility it implies
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Teaching and training
Essential criteria- Ability to train and supervise others
- Commitment to work flexibly depending on service pressures
- Adaptable approach to sustaining and developing services.
- Calm response to stressful situations
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Excellent Team player demonstrating respect for all
- Evidence of track record of actively encouraging and sustaining a positive culture within units.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. 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).
Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.