Consultant Radiologist - Subspecialist Interest Paediatric Imaging

Job overview

This is a substantive post for a general radiologist with a subspecialist interest in paediatric imaging. The candidate must have extensive experience in paediatric and general radiology. A second area of subspecialist interest would be desirable.

The successful applicant will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of 12 consultant radiologists. There will be an average of 8 PAs of direct clinical care and 2 PAs are allocated for supporting professional activities over a 4 day working week, with the possibility for an additional PA should the successful applicant wish to work over 5 days. All Consultants have the option of 1 day working from home should they wish.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will be as follows:

• To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
• To provide an imaging advisory service for the hospital together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
• To  liaise  effectively  and  on  a  timely  basis  with General  Practitioners and  community  services.
• To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
• To participate in the governance process.
• To  take  part  in  continuing  medical  education activities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs.  Part time applications would be considered.