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Job overview
We are looking to appoint to whole time (10PA’s) Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Emergency and Gastrointestinal Imaging within the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Diagnostic Imaging Service is recruiting one post in order to support acute US, CT and MRI and elective gastrointestinal imaging. The successful candidate will join the existing team of 10 gastrointestinal radiologists as part of the 57 NHS radiologists within the Directorate. On-call commitments can be tailored to the candidate’s expertise and training. The current cross-site on-call rota is 1 in 14, with two consultant radiologists covering the on call together, supervising a team of resident radiology registrars. Two sessions of reporting are expected during on-call weekends.
The candidate is expected to have a major interest in Gastrointestinal Imaging with an ability to provide support for the acute CT service for inpatient and Emergency Department patients, and general radiology activity across the Trust.
Any candidate 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 post holder will primarily specialise in emergency radiology at the Northern General Hospital, with an interest in gastrointestinal imaging and intervention. The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of acute CT, MRI and ultrasound cover for hepatobiliary and lower GI imaging, general inpatient, major trauma and emergency department patients, as well as elective GI outpatient work. They will be required to contribute to the general radiology workload at the Northern General Hospital, and they will be part of a cross site 1 in 14 on-call rota covering both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals.
The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the GI and wider diagnostic Imaging team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive emergency and gastrointestinal radiology service within this teaching hospital environment.
The successful candidate will work according to the term and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in trauma imaging, acute CT and gastrointestinal imaging.
- Possess broad clinical experience in emergency and general CT, ultrasound and MRI.
- Completed modules A and B from the National CTC Academy (NCTCA).
- Subspecialty interest in hepatobiliary and abdominal imaging, with a career focus in these areas.
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship in Gastrointestinal imaging.
- Abdominal interventional skills.
- Experience in US liver elastography
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see below)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).
- Proficient IT skills.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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This advert is for Consultant in Emergency Radiology interest in Gastrointestinal Imaging with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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