Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59
Consultant Radiologist in Cross-sectional Imaging
Consultant
Job overview
An opportunity to join an established cohesive team of Radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. The post/s is replacement post to support paediatric and gynaecological imaging. This will also complement the existing expertise within the department and to manage expanding demands for imaging from the Emergency department, Cancer services, as well as the general diagnostic imaging workload.
Main duties of the job
This post covers the full scope of a Consultant Radiologist role: vetting and reporting; sub-specialty MDT preparation/attendance; duty sessions (hot reporting, CT/MRI and emergency imaging); and on-call.
The job plan will be agreed on appointment and reviewed at least annually, including a minimum 1.5 SPA with the remainder DCC (additional NHS roles may attract further PAs). Remote working is supported within the Trust and EMRAD consortium; remote workstations may be available subject to capacity.
The job plan will be kept under review by mutual agreement, and the postholder will work with the CBU management team to deliver efficient, best-practice services with appropriate governance.
On-call is included in the weekly timetable: currently 1 in 12, comprising one weekday (5pm–8pm) and shared weekends (10am–4pm); 1 PA is currently allocated. Opportunities exist for modality/specialty, audit, governance and education leads.
The postholder will provide cross-cover for Consultant colleagues during annual leave, attend weekly MDTs and departmental meetings, and provide timely advice to GPs and hospital clinicians, including appropriate vetting during Duty.
All Consultants contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/supervision, audit and (where required) research activity.
Working for our organisation
We undertake in excess of 240,000 examinations per year. The directorate's main x-ray department offers the usual range of examinations and modern equipment. The main department boasts DR, CR, a DR Interventional Suite, 5 MRI scanners, 4 CT scanners, one gamma camera, and dedicated Obstetric and general Ultrasound Departments. The Trust is the county centre for PPCI and has 3 Cardiac Cath Labs. The Trust currently has a GE PACS and is part of the EMRAD Consortium.
The successful candidate must hold FRCR or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC and either be on or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 340,000 people with 560 beds.
Kettering is at the heart of the UK’s largest growth area outside London. You can reach London St Pancras Station in an hour by rail and travel from Kettering to Paris via Eurostar in 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours. The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside and has excellent and expanding educational facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the supporting documents. This Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI.
* Competency in high volume reporting and reporting for MDT meetings
* Competency in sub-specialty of interest
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent). FRCR or equivalent.
* Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
* At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
* Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
* Sub-speciality training and working experience in NHS.
* Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Skills
* Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
* Experience of teaching in NHS
* Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand. Teaching junior medical and other staff
* Maintain interests in subspecialty areas, teaching and service improvement.
* Managerial: Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
* Team: Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team
* Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients, and carers.
* Strategic: Awareness of service development, governance, and health improvement plans. Ability to manage change and to stimulate development. Keen and motivated to both learn and teach
* Finance and use of resources: Awareness of budgeting management and management of resources
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. 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 have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Dr Leena Naidu
Job title: Radiology Clinical Director
Email address: leena.naidu@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01536 492475
Additional information: Dr Leena Naidu (leena.naidu@nhs.uk) or Dr Sangita Patel (sangita.patel9@nhs.net) Caz Dyer ( carolyn.dyer@nhs.net)
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