Consultant Radiologist with an Interest in Chest
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant with a specialist interest in Chest radiology to join the high quality, dynamic Radiology department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. This position is a Consultant grade (NHS Medical & Dental) under a permanent contract, full time, with flexible working options.
Main Duties
The Radiology department is progressive and forward‑thinking. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing general radiology service with an emphasis on chest
- Participating in duty session on‑call (1 in 14)
- Supporting and developing subspecialist interests throughout your career with us
- Involvement in capital replacement programmes, including new CT scanners at DRI and replacements of MRI and CT scanners at Bassetlaw
- Working flexibly, including one day per week home working on a standard 10 PA job plan
- Accessing images out of hours from consultant homes via PACS workstations; CT scans after 8.30 pm weekdays and 6 pm weekends are outsourced
Qualifications
- FRCR or equivalent
- On the specialist register for Radiology, or within 6 months of admission to the register for trainees in the UK; all other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement)
- Hold a Licence to Practise
Experience
- High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of General radiology with a Special interest in NM/Chest/Urology/Oncology; ARSAC licence holders will be given preference
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
- Wide based experience in Radiology
- Knowledge of current issues within General radiology with a Special interest in Chest and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding of current issues within the wider NHS
- Demonstrated ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
- Experience and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff
- Academic achievements or evidence of familiarity with research methods resulting in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects, and implementation of outcomes
- Critical appraisal skills
- Knowledge of research methodology
Practical/Intellectual Skills & Personal Qualities
- Ability to use IT systems – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Self‑awareness of strengths and weaknesses and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations within the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust network
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Benefits
- Extensive range of learning opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- NHS car lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We are committed to compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
