Consultant Radiologist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint 2 permanent, full time Consultant Radiologists. The directorate is seeking a candidate to provide General Radiology services principally based at Yeovil District Hospital. These should encompass plain film reporting, screening and cross-sectional imaging with CT, MRI and Ultrasound. The job plan is based on a 10 PA contract with 8.5 clinical PAs (including 0.5 PA for on-call) and 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities. The working day runs from 08:30 to 17:30 and is divided into 2 x 2-hour sessions in the morning, 1 x 1-hour session over lunch and 2 x 2-hour sessions in the afternoon. Although the job plan is worked flexibly, with DCC varying between MDT cover, Acute and outpatient reporting sessions. You will take part in the cross-sectional radiology out of hours service, currently on a 1 in 14 rota. There is a separate interventional on call rota staffed by interventional radiologists.

Applicants must have their MBBS and FRCR or equivalent, must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice and be either on the Speciality Register.

The Yeovil Radiology department provides a wide range of imaging services including CT, MRI, Screening, Ultrasound, plain film and Non-vascular Intervention. The weekday on call is a scheduled weekday reporting session from 17:30 to 20:00, manned by the on-call cross-sectional radiologist. This involves reporting of in-patient CT work and any urgent in-patient ultrasound and MRI scans. Between 20:00 and 08:00 the on-call CT/MRI scans are outsourced to a teleradiology company, but the on-call cross-sectional radiologist remains available in case of IT failure or major incident.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you will gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it is a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Relocation - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a generous relocation package, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Full details to be discussed at interview.

The successful candidate will be required to provide general radiological services, as to be expected within a small DGH and within these services there is scope for the development of most subspecialty interests. There is no vascular intervention at YDH. The Radiologist appointed will be expected to participate in regular audit. There are monthly Clinical Governance meetings within the department which include regular learning from discrepancy meetings. Interested candidates who will not have obtained their CCT by the required date for this post, are advised to contact the department to discuss future developments. The post is advertised as full time (10 PAs) with one of the PAs for on call work. The on-call rota will be 1 in 12 with prospective cover. CT scans overnight are reported by an outsourcing company. Authorisation to use this service does not need to be obtained from the Yeovil Radiologist. We have arrangements for outsourcing currently after 8pm weekdays and 5pm at weekends. Candidates wishing to work part time will also be considered.

The appointee will have use of an office, equipped with a PC with internet access and a High Resolution PACS reporting workstation. This includes voice dictation and voice recognition. A full home workstation will also be provided. Secretarial assistance is available in the department and is shared with other consultants.

Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your job plan, which will be reviewed periodically. You are responsible for the associated duties set out in the Terms and Conditions. During the absence of colleagues on leave, consultants are expected to provide agreed levels of cover. Where you wish to seek agreement to have External Duties included in your job plan, you must notify your clinical manager in advance. Scheduling of such duties will be by agreement between you and your clinical manager. You may be required to travel between sites. Where emergency work takes place at regular and predictable times, your clinical manager will seek to schedule it as part of the Programmed Activities in your job plan schedule. Consultants are required to supervise the education of doctors in training, and doctors in postgraduate roles. The post holder will be involved with teaching and training of doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Consultants must ensure that junior doctors in their care are not overwhelmed by clinical commitments or overburdened by responsibilities inappropriate to the experience required. Consultants are also responsible for the assessment and appraisal of trainees under their supervision and must keep the Clinical and/or College Tutor aware of problems that may arise.

Qualifications Essential: MBBS and FRCR or equivalent, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR, European Community Rights. Desirable: An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).

Experience Essential: Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Radiology, Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department, Provide high quality care for Radiology, Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover), Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate, Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach, Ability to lead and develop the service. Desirable: Experience within the NHS e.g. locum consultant level, Experience in Head and Neck Radiology, Experience of basic intervention.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.