Consultant Radiologist

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Job Summary
This is a substantive Consultant Radiologist post at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. This is a fully funded and new/replacement post required to cover the needs of an expanding Radiology Department.

The successful applicant will collaborate with existing colleagues to deliver and enhance a comprehensive Radiology service supporting the imaging requirements of the Trust / Group and primary care services in the county. The appointee will be part of a wider team of consultant radiologists who provide sub-specialty and general radiological services across the Trust / Group. The post holders will be encouraged to have a sub-specialty interest and help shape the services in their respective fields of expertise. The post will be primarily based at NGH. The post holder may be required to work across site at KGH. If required, further specialty training can be provided on-site or by attendance at other centres.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be expected to attend multidisciplinary team meetings in a sub-specialty of their interest and participate in the general radiology on-call rota. Office space with workstations and secretarial support will be provided. Workstations for reporting from home are also provided. Participation in the teaching and training of radiology registrars, radiographers and medical students is encouraged.

All consultants undergo yearly job planning review and appraisal organised by the Trust. Revalidation is in accordance with GMC regulations.

The post starts as a 10PA per week contract including MDT, on-call and basic SPA. While the job plan is represented with 10 PA allocation, the integration of specialist clinics and other interests will allow this to be increased up to a maximum of 12 PAs in line with NGH Trust policy. SPA allocation is a basic 1.5 PA for consultants with the possibility of increasing up to a further 1 PA with additional roles e.g. clinical leads, appraisal, educational supervision, teaching, research and management positions.

The post holder will contribute to the general radiology on-call rota. Currently, on-call CT imaging after 8pm is outsourced. On-call frequency is 1:15 (weekend, Friday to Sunday) 1:14 Weekday (Monday-Thursday).

About Us
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be contractually accountable to Northampton General Hospital Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Medical Director and Clinical Director. The appointee will be expected to participate in managerial and administrative work and should be aware of the broader context within the NHS in which consultants operate.

Person Specification
Essential

• GMC registered (with licence to practice)
• FRCR (UK)
• CCT Radiology/CESR

Desirable

• Other Degrees or Professional Qualification (MD, MRCS, MRCP)

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Evidence of General radiology Experience/Expertise

Desirable

• Evidence of subspecialty radiology experience/expertise
• Post graduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
• Experience of CT/US guided biopsy or interventional skills.
• Evidence of MDT experience

Management Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
• Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work within a team.

Desirable

• Completed an appropriate management course.

Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Good written and verbal skills in English.
• Willingness to show flexibility in responding to the needs of the department.

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