Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Job overview

We are seeking to grow our team of Consultant Paediatric Radiologists at Nottingham University Hospitals. This post have been created to match the increasing local and regional demand for Paediatric imaging and contribute to our recently introduced 24 hour service to support our Children’s Hospital and Major Trauma centre.

The successful applicant will share responsibility with seven other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of paediatric imaging in our Trust and the Trusts within the network.

The team of paediatric radiologists are based at Queen’s Medical Centre and provide comprehensive children’s imaging service for Nottingham Children’s Hospital.  Specialist Paediatric Radiology support is also provided to United Lincolnshire Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospital and Peterborough District Hospital. The team provide second opinions in cases of suspected physical abuse to a wide range of hospitals from across the UK.

The team of paediatric radiologists are based at Queen’s Medical Centre and provide comprehensive children’s imaging service for Nottingham Children’s Hospital.  Specialist Paediatric Radiology support is also provided to United Lincolnshire Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospital and Peterborough District Hospital. The team provide second opinions in cases of suspected physical abuse to a wide range of hospitals from across the UK.

Main duties of the job

To provide, along with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive elective and emergency on-call service related to Paediatric Radiology.

This post include sessions for reporting time for Plain Film, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine, performing ultrasound and fluoroscopy procedures and participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the team of paediatric radiologists, to be responsible for the care of patients in his/her charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment.  However the department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who are within 6 months of attaining CCT or have reasonable prospects of getting a CESR within 1 year.

The post will be primarily located at the Queen’s Medical Centre campus although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites we provide a Paediatric Radiology service. The timetable will be flexible to enable cross cover of essential services on a rota.

A successful applicant would be required to be part of a dedicated Paediatric on call rota, which has a frequency of 1:8.

Informal visits and discussions are encouraged.

Person specification

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
• Completed subspecialty training in imaging
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable criteria

• (Paediatric) Interventional experience
• Paediatric ENT or MSK experience
• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Professional Qualifications/Development

Essential criteria

• FRCR

Desirable criteria

• Higher professional qualification

Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Management Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Able to work in a team

Desirable criteria

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Desirable criteria

• Original Research Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Practical Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between Queen’s Medical Centre campus and network hospitals
• Ability to return immediately to NUH to provide on-call duties