Job summary
Queen Alexandra Hospital started life more than a century ago as a military hospital. Today it is one of the largest, most modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds housed in light, bright, infection resistant, en-suite wards. With a turnover of close to £600m, we provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some tertiary services to a wider catchment in excess of two million people. The Trust employs over 7,300 staff and is the largest employer in Portsmouth.
Our Trust Vision is Working Together to drive excellence in care for our patients and communities.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated colleagues to join our subspecialist Head and Neck and Neuroradiology team of 3 consultant radiologists. Major interests can be in Head and Neck imaging, diagnostic neuroradiology or both areas.
You will be expected to contribute towards the general radiology workload and the general on call rota (on a 1 in 14 basis) which includes weekend working, as well as audit, teaching, research and MDT meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for a new CCT holder to commence consultant practice in a supportive environment, or for an experienced radiologist to further develop their career in a busy unit.
Please note the Job Description, Job Plan and Additional Department Information are pending Royal College approval.
Main duties of the job
1. Participate fully in the provision of Head and Neck (and diagnostic Neuroradiology/Stroke imaging), in collaboration with the 5 ( WTE) existing Consultants in the team. Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues.
2. General work
3. Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
4. On-call service. Max 1:9, currently 1:17 supported by local trainees until 2200hrs
5. Outsourced CT 2200hrs to 0900hrs
6. Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a half). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
7. Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
8. Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of Radiographers and Ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
9. The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working ( compressed job plan, four day working, home reporting etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Applicants interested in part time working are also welcome.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
10. Participate fully in the provision of Head and Neck (and diagnostic Neuroradiology/Stroke imaging), in collaboration with the 5 ( WTE) existing Consultants in the team. Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues.
11. General work
12. Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
13. On-call service. Max 1:9, currently 1:17 supported by local trainees until 2200hrs
14. Outsourced CT 2200hrs to 0900hrs
15. Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a half). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
16. Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
17. Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of Radiographers and Ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
18. The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working ( compressed job plan, four day working, home reporting etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Applicants interested in part time working are also welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
19. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
20. Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
21. Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
22. Subspecialty experience in Head and Neck imaging
Desirable
23. Management course or experience.
24. Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
Experience
Essential
25. Higher subspecialty training in Head and Neck imaging in a recognised cancer centre (min of 6 months) including demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in Ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging of head and neck
26. General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
27. Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
28. Fellowship level training in Head and Neck imaging
29. Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Skills
Essential
30. Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
31. Demonstrable basic management skills.
32. Excellent time management.
33. Computer literacy.
Desirable
34. Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
35. Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
36. Advanced computer skills.
37. Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.
Knowledge
Essential
38. Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
39. Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
40. IT skills
41. Effective, confident presentation ability
42. Experience in and outside speciality
Other
Essential
43. Evidence of participation in audit
44. Good oral and written communication skills
45. Publications
46. Prizes and honours
47. Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
48. Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally
49. Multidisciplinary team working