Consultant General Radiology int Head & Neck

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Radiology Department. We are inviting applications for a Consultant Radiologist – general radiologist with specialist interest in head and neck Imaging.

Applicants will have the following qualifications:

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) by interview date
• Appropriate subspecialty training
• Previous NHS radiology experience
• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice

The plan is for a 10 programmed activities (PA) job consisting of 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 SPA (supporting professional activities), as agreed during the annual Job Planning.  The session of Speciality Imaging will be flexible

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

The post holders’ duties will be primarily based at the Colchester General Hospital. The timetable will include 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 1.5 supporting programmed activities (SPA). 1 SPA is usually off-site. The Candidate will be expected to share with colleagues a commitment to the general reporting, Duty radiology, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT depending on interests and experience.

The post-holder will:

• Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
• Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her. Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
• Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff including radiology SpRs and other departmental staff as necessary
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service ·

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

GENERAL

The post-holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices
• Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service through positive collaboration with colleagues
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Have appropriate medical secretary support and office space, together with IT and internet facilities

All Consultants have a continuing and individual responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients in their charge.  Within the Directorate of Imaging, Consultants are expected to share, together with other members of the Clinical Service Team, in the duties associated with providing an efficient and effective service. The Consultant will be responsible to the Chief Executive of the Trust via the Clinical Lead and Divisional Director.