An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist to join a team of 60 radiologists to provide specialist thoracic imaging in addition to general radiology services. Additional subspecialty interests would also be welcomed, particularly PET-CT. This is a replacement post commencing at a time of significant and exciting developments within the trust, to support demand created by the Targeted Lung Health Checks programme and expansion of imaging capacity through the development of a fully NHS-owned and operated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in the city centre.
Diagnostic imaging of cardiothoracic patients forms a significant proportion of specialist radiological work in Plymouth. The team provide comprehensive diagnostic radiology services to the Plymouth region, and tertiary imaging services for complex respiratory disease, lung reduction surgery, and tertiary cardiothoracic surgery.
UHP has the longest established cardiac CT service in the UK and remains one of the busiest and most demanding, delivering a service to both patients with stable and acute chest pain as well as those with established CAD and patients with GUCH. The Trust has 3 cardiac enabled scanners including one state-of-the-art scanner installed in 2021 which does most of the cardiac scans. There is an established track record of research and innovation in the department.
Main duties of the job
The post is designed to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic thoracic radiology service including provision of a range of cancer and non-cancer MDTs (including complex respiratory meetings, incidental findings from lung cancer screening), CT guided biopsies, 2WW lung cancer pathway reporting, specialist vetting and reporting with the existing team of specialist radiology consultants.
All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program. The department would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the department's audit and clinical governance program.
The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists. The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.
The post holder will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.
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We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
The post is designed to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic thoracic radiology service including provision of a range of cancer and non-cancer MDTs (including complex respiratory meetings, incidental findings from lung cancer screening), CT guided biopsies, 2WW lung cancer pathway reporting, specialist vetting and reporting with the existing team of specialist radiology consultants.
All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program. The department would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance program.
The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists. The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.
The post holder will be expected to share the oncall commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.
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Person Specification
* Full GMC registration. Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
* CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).
* MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
Particular skills and experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology.
* Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
* Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard chest imaging
* Ability to support cancer and non-cancer thoracic MDT work in a cancer and tertiary surgical centre
* Ability to perform CT guided lung biopsies
* Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging.
* Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
* Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
* Ability to independently report PET CT
* Ability to report trial imaging studies to RECIST 1.1
Research & clinical audit
* Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
* Evidence of completed audit projects
* Completion of clinical research.
* Publications in peer reviewed journals.
* Ability to undertake basic science research.
* Ability to lead research team.
* Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies.
Teaching
* Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and post graduate students.
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Communication & interpersonal skills
* Well-presented CV.
* Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Ability to work in a team.
* Enquiring, critical approach to work.
* Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Leadership qualities.
* Information technology skills.
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Management
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
* Ability and willingness to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management. Experience in audit.
* Experience in medical management.
Practical Requirements
* Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
* Ability to move between sites if required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.