Consultant Radiologist

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a full-time, substantive Consultant Radiologist. Any subspecialty interest is welcomed; applications are particularly welcomed from those with body intervention, head & neck, and chest experience.

The successful candidate will join a Radiology Department at an exciting time of rapid growth and service development.

The candidate will provide general reporting for acute and cold cases and participate in the on-call rota. There is scope to bring or develop a further sub-specialty interest to complement existing expertise within the main Radiology Department.

The candidate will be welcomed into a well organised department providing a wide range of services both locally and across the region. We work collaboratively and supportively together and are always looking to improve the care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• To provide a comprehensive, high quality imaging service to the Trust.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in the development of the service.
• Identify safeguarding issues and take appropriate action.
• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all.
• To have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice.

Teaching

• To provide clinical and educational supervision for doctors in training within the department.
• To assist in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and in CPD.
• To initiate and be involved in agreed projects.
• To implement audit and research findings as appropriate.
• The post holder will be encouraged to pursue their research interests.

Policy & Planning

• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.
• Review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.
• Participate in strategic planning for the service

Management & Audit

• Participate in the management service by being an active member of the Division.
• Attend the audit, governance and department meetings and help to implement the Trust's policy on clinical governance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of main responsibilities