Consultant Radiologist with interest in Uro-Radiology

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a full time General Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialist interest in uro-radiology.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are competent in delivering a wide range of services across all modalities, including relevant interventional procedures.

You will be required to share the general reporting workload with other colleagues in addition to urological imaging and some intervention, which will complement the skill mix of the existing consultant team.

The Radiology Department and the wider Trust support consultants to enjoy an exciting, flexible, and fulfilling career.  Opportunities for clinical quality improvement and further development of clinical leadership are given significant support within our organisation to those interested in making a difference.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in the general workload of the department including contribution to the duty radiologist rota, vetting of requests and in-patient CT and MRI reporting.
• Provision of support for urological related workload including the ultrasound service, plain film reporting, x-ray meetings and MDT.
• Performing basic US guided non-vascular intervention (drainages and biopsies).
• Intervention skills in particular nephrostomies is desirable but not essential
• Support the cross-sectional Imaging workload of the department by undertaking cancer target CT and MRI as well as routine cross-sectional imaging.
• Support tumour site specific cancer MDT meetings as deemed appropriate, based on service specific requirements.
• Teaching and training of radiology registrars, reporting radiographers and medical students.
• Attendance at departmental discrepancy and educational / audit meetings.

Leadership, Management & Service Development

• Undertake evaluation and monitoring of clinical practice incorporating evidence-based principles and suitable outcome measures.
• Engage with business planning processes and wider service development as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Divisional Senior Team taking an active role in the management of the Department.
• Play a full part in developing and implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future.
• Review the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of abdominal imaging services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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