Job summary
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) are looking for an enthusiastic radiologist with specialist paediatric radiology training to join our team of 6 paediatric radiologists.
Applications are invited from candidates with general and specialist paediatric radiology training and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in radiology (or who will be within 6 months of being issued with their CCT at the time of interview).
Applicants for this post should demonstrate sub-specialist training in paediatric radiology at a recognised tertiary paediatric centre with additional specialist training and expertise in tertiary paediatric interventional radiology (including PCNL), ENT and Nuclear Medicine
The post is for 9 Programmed activities. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Consultant colleagues
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues at SCFT, be responsible for providing daytime and on-call specialist Imaging Services at Sheffield Children's Hospital and Jessop Wing Special Care Baby Unit (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - STHFT).
The services will include general paediatric radiology (plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI & fluoroscopy). The South Yorkshire training scheme (STHFT) provide first on-call registrar cover for general paediatric imaging (ie. CT and ultrasound) with Consultants first on call for fluoroscopic studies, imaging of inflicted injury, MRI and neonatal imaging.
There will be an on-call commitment of 1 in 7. Weeknight on-call is from 5pm to 9 am the following morning & weekend on-call is from 5 pm Friday to 9 am Monday. The post may include one day working off-site in a District General Hospital (approximately every 4 weeks).
Together with the sub-speciality paediatric radiologists at SCH the appointee will help to provide specialist support at SCH for -
1. Interventional radiology (biopsy and drainage procedures, PCNL)
2. Nuclear Medicine (vetting requests, liaising with the Nuclear medicine radiographers and reporting studies)
3. ENT radiology (vetting requests, reporting studies and communicating with the ENT team (with shared responsibility for running the monthly ENT Radiology MDT)
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
4. Outstanding patient care
5. Brilliant place to work
6. Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact - Iwan Roberts Tel- 0114 271 7166 Email-
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th June.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
7. Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
8. Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
9. Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
10. Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
11. FRCR or equivalent higher qualification.
12. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
Knowledge/ Previous Experience
Essential
13. Completion of sub-speciality training in pediatric radiology in an approved location (as determined by the relevant Royal College committees)
14. Current independent experience in delivering consultant-level on-call (including the imaging of neonatal bilious vomiting)
15. Substantial experience in paediatric interventional radiology (including PCNL) with recent independent experience of biopsy and drainage
16. Current experience in the vetting and reporting of paediatric nuclear medicine studies
17. Current experience in the support of a paediatric ENT service (vetting, reporting, communication and running a paediatric ENT MDT)
18. Competence in the replacement of gastro-jejunal tubes (non-GA)
Previous Training Managment/ Audit
Essential
19. Basic experience in management.
20. Clear involvement in audit
21. Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Academic
Essential
22. Has interest in research and has undertaken audit projects
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential
23. Leadership skills
24. Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
25. Good communication skills, particularly in dealing with medical colleagues, nurses, children and parents both within the service and with other Trusts
26. Flexible/Adaptable/ Enthusiastic
27. High level of personal organization
Other Requirements
Essential
28. Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching.
Desirable
29. Good IT skills.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
30. Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence