Specialist Doctor/Locum Consultant in Radiology - Neuro

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

The highly regarded and forward-thinking radiology department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a locum Neuro-radiologist. The role will predominantly involve diagnostic neuroradiology, including stroke and neurology MDTs, with contributions to the general inpatient and outpatient workload in the department, both in and out of hours. The role will be based in Winchester, where the stroke service is based, though there may also be sessions in Andover or Basingstoke.

Main duties of the job:

• The successful candidate will need to have experience in diagnostic neuroradiology but will also undertake a share of the plain film reporting, ultrasound, CT and MRI workload.
• The successful candidate will be an HHFT Consultant and may be asked to work at any of our sites (Basingstoke, Winchester or Andover).
• You will be expected to participate in the diagnostic on-call rota in Winchester.
• All Radiologists are very much encouraged to contribute to the running of the department.
• This is rewarded with SPA allocation that will be allocated according to the level of contribution.
• We have regular discrepancy (REALM) meetings, Consultant meetings and quarterly strategy meetings which are now largely online.
• There is a career progression framework in place for radiographers and RDAs at HHFT Radiology.

Working for our organisation:

We are in an exciting transition phase for the department as we continue a 10-year, £40 million programme of equipment replacement and department refurbishment. Our two acute sites at Basingstoke and Winchester provide radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI and interventional radiology services, most standard clinical specialties are provided at both sites. The Winchester site houses the hyper-acute stroke unit for the trust and is developing a cardiac CT service. The Breast Screening Unit is located at Winchester. The Basingstoke site houses a tertiary pseudomyxoma and peritoneal malignancy unit, tertiary liver surgery unit, and a tertiary haemophilia centre. The Basingstoke site is also a designated trauma unit within the Trauma Network. Nuclear Medicine is situated on the Basingstoke Site. The Andover site currently offers radiography, Dexa, and ultrasound. It is being developed as a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and now houses a modular CT scanner with plans for an MRI unit to replace the mobile unit, later in 2024. Smaller community imaging facilities also exist at Alton (radiography Community Hospital and ultrasound). Tertiary links are in place with Southampton, Oxford, Guildford and Frimley for various clinical pathways.

Experience & Knowledge:

• All applicants should have a solid background in General Radiology and experience of reporting in plain films, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Subspecialty neuroradiology experience.
• Basic interventional skills (e.g. biopsies, drainages).
• Fellowship training in subspecialty area.

Skills & Ability:

• Ability to supervise, cover and report on examinations carried out by radiographers and specialist registrars in radiology.
• Experience in conducting clinico-radiological meetings or MDTs.
• Willingness to use Voice Recognition systems.
• Ability to mentor and audit reporting radiographers.
• Ability to cross cover for colleagues at MDTs.

Research & Teaching:

• Willingness to participate in teaching to promote role expansion and skill mix among the radiographic staff.
• Willingness to teach medical students and junior medical staff.
• Experience in teaching.
• Peer review publications.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.
• Ability to contribute to the running of the department.

Our commitment to you: We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork: HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.