Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Urology Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in general and urology imaging for our cohesive, hard‑working team.
Responsibilities include augmenting and enhancing urology services delivered by Medical Imaging, supporting general imaging services, participating in general radiology workflow, audit, quality improvement, MDT work, teaching, and on‑call rota (1 in 8). The role also requires teleradiology cover for acute MR (17:00‑20:00 weekdays, 08:00‑20:00 weekends) and CT (20:00‑08:30).
Main duties of the job Clinical Services
Provide an effective diagnostic radiology service to primary and secondary care alongside consultant colleagues, responsible for investigation of conditions on referral and ensuring proper functioning of the department.
Participate in emergency on‑call out‑of‑hours service for all consultants performing diagnostic general radiology, currently on a 1:8 rota with colleagues.
Training & Education
Contribute to the teaching of other grades of staff, both within and outside the department, including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff, and scientific and technical staff.
Contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
Contribute to appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists and the Postgraduate Dean.
Clinical Governance
Demonstrate continuing improvements to the quality of service provided within the framework of the Trust’s Clinical Governance arrangements, including participation in the development of a satisfactory and consistent quality service, establishment of appropriate systems, and ensuring standards are met.
Participate in clinical audit, undertake audit on a regular basis and ensure audit findings are acted upon. Where necessary, implement changes to service delivery to improve and enhance patient care.
Person Specification Personal skills and qualities
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to show flexibility in responding to the needs of the Department
Conscientious with good time‑keeping skills
Ability to prioritise
Qualifications
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
At least 6 months higher training in the post holder’s special interest from a recognised training centre
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
Other professional or higher qualification
Professional registration
Full registration with the GMC
Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register within 6 months of achieving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview
Personal requirements
Meets fitness to practice guidance as issued by the GMC
Fulfil all duties of post including on-call requirements, if required
Good personal health
Full UK driving license with ability to drive own vehicle
Experience
Suitable experience in areas of specialist interest
Experience in general radiology skills (CT, MRI, USS, X‑ray, intervention) to allow post holder to offer general reporting and opinions on a broad range of work commonly encountered in a general radiology department
Experience of out-of-hours working if relevant
Willingness and ability to fulfil the job description, including participation in the on-call rota
Postgraduate experience and familiarity with the UK NHS hospital system
Ability to work in a team
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
Ability to delegate appropriately
Completed an appropriate management or leadership course
Teaching, audit and research
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Ability and desire to teach and support junior staff effectively
Knowledge of the NHS and its developments
Ability to critically appraise relevant medical literature
Record of accomplishment in radiology
Evidence of service improvement
Evidence of involvement in research, e.g., publication of original research, presentation at regional, national or international meetings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equality and Diversity Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
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