At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Consultant Radiologist focusing on Chest Imaging and support Lung Cancer Screening.
- Company: Be part of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, serving half a million people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment and develop your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working with a supportive and innovative team.
- Qualifications: Must have MBBS/MBChB, FRCR, and experience in Chest Imaging and cancer imaging.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest Imaging to support Lung Cancer Screening in a busy and expanding department, predominantly based at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites.
Due to a rapidly expanding workload, most interests can be accommodated. One cancer MDT is an expectation; a second interest can likely be accommodated. Lung biopsy skills are expected. The posts will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format.
Main duties of the job include:
- Sharing in the general imaging workload and collaborating with colleagues to support tumour-specific and other sub-specialty reporting, using PACS.
- Contributing to the general work of the department, including reporting of general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites and various community hospital locations in Shropshire and the CDC.
- Maintaining a general Radiology practice while contributing to sub-specialty areas as per departmental needs.
- Working flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements.
- Participating in the non-resident on call and resident evening and weekend working.
- Addressing GP and clinician queries and vetting.
- Involvement in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff.
- Training of junior Radiology staff.
About us: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury.
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential:
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent
Entry Criteria Essential:
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Excellent experience in Chest Imaging and knowledge of Cross-Sectional Imaging
- Broad radiology skills and experience, including CT, US, plain films, and ultrasound MRI
- Experience in chest biopsy and Cancer Imaging
- Experience of active participation in MDT working
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical patient care, including contributing to on-call duties
- Skilled in providing expert clinical opinions across a broad spectrum of radiological challenges
- Commitment to continuous professional development, including evaluating personal practice and audit
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work
Desirable:
- Proven ability to plan and develop radiology services focused on delivering patient-centred care.
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 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.
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