Consultant Radiologist Cross Sectional
Post based at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with cross‑site working across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).
About the role
Joined in a cohesive team of 16 radiologists, providing acute and elective imaging in specialist and general radiology. Support includes emergency radiology, cancer imaging, MDTs, and covering ultrasound, CT and MR sessions.
Main duties
* Work programme and job plan agreed on appointment; full‑time position with yearly review.
* Provides a minimum of 1.5 SPA and the remainder DCC; additional PA for distinct NHS roles.
* Participates in modality leads, speciality leads, audit and clinical governance, teaching/training leads.
* On‑call commitment 1 in 14 rota: weekday 5pm‑8pm and split weekends 10am‑4pm, with one PA for on‑call.
* Cover for consultants during annual leave.
* Participate in weekly MDTs and departmental meetings; provide cover for specialist MDTs.
* Prompt effective advice to GP and hospital doctors; vetting requests during duty.
* Supervise and report for MDT, hot reporting, CT/MRI and emergency service.
* Opportunity to gain sub‑specialty imaging expertise.
Teaching and Training
* All Consultants expected to teach undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees.
* Involves clinical supervision of postgraduates and, where chosen, additional undergraduate duties such as examiners, seminars, small‑group teaching and lectures.
* Enhanced postgraduate duties include acting as clinical supervisor and educational supervisor for radiology registrars.
* Participation in research activities, audit and quality improvement.
Person Specification
* Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
* Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
* Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
* Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
* Effective team worker and team leadership skills
* Experience delivering organisational change
* Publications or presentations at national level
* Research experience relating to quality improvement
* Basic medical qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent) and FRCR equivalent
* Sub‑specialty cardio‑thoracic training and NHS experience
* Competency in supervising cardiac imaging lists
* Completion of CST or equivalent, or within 6 months of achieving it
* At least 2 years working in radiology in NHS
* High level organisational skills
* Communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DSBS check for any previous criminal convictions.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from people who identify from all protected groups. The Hospital Group also recognises the contribution of the Armed Forces community, signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Inclusive and collaborative networks support all backgrounds.
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year, pro rata.
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