Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiac Imaging in Sheffield

We are looking to appoint to whole time (10PA's) Substantive Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiac Imaging within the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH), Sheffield. The successful candidate will join the existing collaborative team of cardiac imagers (Radiologists and Cardiologists from STH and the Yorkshire region) as part of the 57 NHS and 3 University radiologists within the Radiology Directorate. The candidate is expected to have a major interest in Cardiac cross-sectional Imaging as well as an ability to provide support for the acute CT service for inpatient and Emergency Department patients, and general radiology activity across the Trust.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join the Department of Radiology. The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive cardiothoracic imaging service across the Trust, supporting one of the UK's largest tertiary centres for respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery, cardiology and cardiac surgery. We are home to one of the largest Pulmonary Vascular Disease Units in the world, providing internationally recognized pulmonary hypertension service. Sheffield is recognised for cardiovascular imaging AI, with active programmes developing and translating AI into clinical practice. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment with strong commitments to clinical excellence, education, research and innovation.

• Leadership and Service Development
• Research and Innovation
• Education and Training
• Professional Responsibilities
• Clinical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• If an applicant is UK trained, they 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
• FRCR or equivalent
• Desirable: MD or PhD or equivalent
• Continuous Professional Development
• Essential: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Desirable: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
• Clinical experience
• Essential: Ability to work as an independent practitioner having completed a minimum of 5 years training in clinical radiology.
• Completion of subspecialty training in cardiac and thoracic imaging with expertise in performing and independent reporting all aspects of general cardiothoracic CT and cardiac MRI reporting to the level expected in a tertiary level center.
• The ability to independently undertake general CT work and ultrasound to support the workload of the department and on call
• Desirable: Fellowship in advanced cardiothoracic radiology, MSK interventional skills.
• Teaching and training
• Essential: Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
• Management and Administration
• Essential: Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
• Clinical governance and audit
• Essential: Experience in performing clinical audit
• Desirable: Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
• Personal attributes
• Essential: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
• Proficient IT skills.
• Research
• Essential: Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Desirable: Publications in Peer reviewed journals, Ideas for future research whilst in post.