Job summaryThis post is pending royal college approval.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our team of 44 Consultants, as a Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging.Main duties of the jobThis new post has arisen through the expansion of the TLHC programme and increasing CTCA and CMR workload. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in TLHC reporting, thoracic reporting, CT guided biopsies and cardiac CTCA. The applicant will be expected to provide acute general and sub speciality imaging. The ability to report CMR is desirable but not essential. We are a dynamic and innovative department. Portsmouth is host to the Portsmouth training scheme, providing training to 20 Specialist Registrars.About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberREF1563TJob locationsQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomQueen Alexandra HospSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesSubspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings. Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.General WorkAcute in-patient cross sectional imagingOn-call service. Currently 1:16Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrsOutsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrsWeekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call dateShare with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultra sonographers, including skill mix training.Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home - home workstations are provided). Extra DCC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken.Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email p.mcparland@nhs.net.Please see Full Documents (Pending Royal College Approval)Interview Date: To be confirmed Job description Job responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesSubspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings. Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.General WorkAcute in-patient cross sectional imagingOn-call service. Currently 1:16Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrsOutsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrsWeekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call dateShare with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultra sonographers, including skill mix training.Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home - home workstations are provided). Extra DCC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken.Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email p.mcparland@nhs.net.Please see Full Documents (Pending Royal College Approval)Interview Date: To be confirmedPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiceEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community RightsFellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.Subspecialty experience in Cardiothoracic imagingDesirableManagement course or experience.Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic imagingExperience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.BSTI Nodule analysis course. Experience EssentialDemonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT, thoracic cross-sectional reporting, leading both cancer and non cancer MDTs and Xray meetings and plain film interpretation.General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.Understanding of clinical risk management.DesirableFellowship level training in Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff. Additional criteria EssentialProfessional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.Demonstrable basic management skills.Excellent time management.Computer literacy.DesirableAppropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.Advanced computer skills.Knowledge of the principles of service redesign. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiceEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community RightsFellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.Subspecialty experience in Cardiothoracic imagingDesirableManagement course or experience.Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic imagingExperience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.BSTI Nodule analysis course. Experience EssentialDemonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT, thoracic cross-sectional reporting, leading both cancer and non cancer MDTs and Xray meetings and plain film interpretation.General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.Understanding of clinical risk management.DesirableFellowship level training in Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff. Additional criteria EssentialProfessional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.Demonstrable basic management skills.Excellent time management.Computer literacy.DesirableAppropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.Advanced computer skills.Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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