We are delighted to invite applications for the position of Consultant Radiologist all sub-specialty interests will be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Radiology Department at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, a busy, modern hospital serving the people of Rotherham and South Yorkshire.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic team of Radiologists who work collaboratively to deliver excellent care.
We are currently looking to appoint three Consultant Radiologists to support the needs of our expanding service. These new posts reflect the growing demand for our services and provide a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of Radiology within our department.
The Department of Clinical Radiology, part of the Medical Imaging, Physics & Illustration Clinical Service Unit, is well-equipped with 2 1.5T MRI scanners, 3 CT scanners, interventional suite, 19 US machines, 2 SPECT CT cameras. Skill mix is embedded with a team of reporting radiographers working closely with the Consultant Radiologists.
Our hospital is proud to have Associated Teaching Hospital status and strong ties to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Radiology Training Scheme and the Sheffield University Medical School.
If you’re looking to join a welcoming and forward‑thinking team in a well‑resourced department, we’d love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about the role or wish to learn more about the department.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team of Consultant Radiologists to help us provide comprehensive, efficient, and high‑quality radiological services, with plenty of opportunities to develop services in your sub‑specialist area.
The post is offered at 10PAs, with opportunities for additional insourcing if desired.
Your role will include contributing to relevant Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, which will be appropriately job‑planned.
On‑call duties involve participation in the general diagnostic rota, currently operating at 1 in 9, with plans to transition to 1 in 10. Consultants have access to home PACS workstations with full remote access to Trust IT systems. Urgent cross‑sectional imaging after 8 pm on weekdays and after 6 pm on weekends is outsourced. There is no requirement for interventional on‑call duties.
While this is a full‑time position, we are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part‑time. The job plan will be tailored in consultation with the Care Group Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead in Radiology to ensure it aligns with both the services needs and your preferences.
As a Trust, we are committed to supporting our Consultants' professional development and revalidation. SPA time will be incorporated into your job plan to ensure you have the resources and time required to meet these obligations.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don’t just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job responsibilities
The Department
Our Department of Clinical Radiology, within the Medical Imaging, Physics & Illustration Clinical Service Unit, is well equipped and offers a wide range of services. We have well established skill mix with Radiographers currently undertaking Plain Film and Ultrasound reporting with an ongoing training programme to extend to limited cross‑sectional reporting. There is full AGFA PACS/RIS desktop integration within Consultant Radiologists offices with PACS stations available throughout the Hospital. All Consultant Radiologists have an allocated home workstation with full remote access to Trust IT systems.
There are two 1.5 Tesla MRI Scanners, three CT scanners, a dedicated Interventional Suite, nineteen Ultrasound machines and two SPECT CT Gamma cameras with a recently opened Radiopharmacy onsite. We are working towards supporting 7‑day working throughout the trust. Our Community Diagnostic Centre offers CT scanning and Respiratory services with plans to expand to MRI scanning in the community.
The Post
The post involves joining a dynamic and growing team of enthusiastic Radiologists providing General Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Breast Imaging; and supports a number of sub‑specialist services.
The post holder will have job planned sessions for cross‑sectional reporting and Duty Radiologist as well as an US list and MDT attendance.
The on‑call commitment is currently 1:9; the new posts would support a move to 1:10. All urgent cross‑sectional imaging after 8 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends is outsourced to a Tele radiology facility but the on‑call Consultant is still expected to be available if needed (in event of technology failure or protocol loding issues).
Person Specification
Management Skills
* Demonstrate effective team working skills
* Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
* Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
* Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
* Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
Qualifications
* Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
* Please confirm your GMC registration number
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
* Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
* MBBS/MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification
Research and Audit
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
* Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
* Able and willing to teach and support junior staff as well as supporting skill mix within the Department of Clinical Radiology.
Experience
* Sub‑specialist training and experience appropriate to the post
* Experience in General Radiology to allow post holder to offer general reporting
* Experience of out of hours working
* Experience / knowledge of UK NHS Hospitals
Clinical Skills
* Interpersonal skills, leadership abilities and general congeniality.
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.
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