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Radiology
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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
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Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
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216-G2-RAD6726269
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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NHS
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Derriford Hospital
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Plymouth
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Dependant on experience
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29/11/2024 23:59

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Consultant Abdominal Radiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist to join the existing team of 50 Consultants to provide specialist abdominal imaging (GI and GU) in addition to general radiology services (applications from outstanding individuals with other areas of specialist interest are also welcome).

This is an additional post commencing at a time of significant and exciting developments within the trust, to support expansion of imaging capacity through the development of a fully NHS-owned and operated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in the city centre.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful applicants will complement a team of 5 WTE consultant GI radiologists and 4 WTE Uro/GI/General radiologists to deliver comprehensive diagnostic radiology services to the Plymouth region, and tertiary imaging for regional hepatology, hepatobiliary, complex renal, bladder and prostate cancer and andrology services. UHP provides the full range of upper and lower GI surgery, and the regional oesophagogastric, hepatology and hepatobiliary services. UHP is a renal transplant centre. There is a comprehensive local uroradiology imaging service, including uro-oncology work, and non-cancer urology imaging. The Plymouth uro-oncology MDT combines with the Royal Cornwall Hospital urology surgical team for major cancer cases which are discussed jointly via video link. There is regional MDT provision for oesophagogastric and HPB cancers, and for benign and neoplastic hepatology cases.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth’s stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.

The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E.  There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners,2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms.  There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The successful applicants will complement a team of 5 WTE consultant GI radiologists and 4WTE Uro/GI/General radiologists to deliver comprehensive diagnostic radiology services to the Plymouth region, and tertiary imaging for regional hepatology, hepatobiliary, complex renal, bladder and prostate cancer and andrology services.

General clinical duties include the reporting, vetting and prioritisation of imaging requests, attending clinical-radiological meetings, and providing on-call services for diagnostic radiology. 

Successful applicants would be expected to contribute to the general diagnostic radiology service as well as partake in audit, teaching, research, and MDT meetings.

All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.  The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.

 The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working. If the applicant wishes to work primarily remotely, this can be discussed.  

The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programme shown is for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to share the on–call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7 day working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.

The Directorate would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D.  All consultants are expected to actively participate in the department’s audit and clinical governance program.

Please see detailed job description and person specification for more detail.

Manyleb y person

Education, qualifications & special training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Full GMC registration
  • Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent)
  • CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview
Meini prawf dymunol
  • MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology
  • Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
  • Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard GI and/or Urological imaging
  • Ability to support GI and/or Urology MDT work in a cancer and tertiary surgical centre
  • Ability to perform broad range of general ultrasound examinations
  • Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging
  • Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
  • Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to perform Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Extended US skills eg Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, small bowel ultrasound
  • Ability to provide specialist imaging in support of regional andrology service
  • Ability & willingness to perform biopsies & drainages under imaging guidance

Aptitude and Abilities Research and Clinical Audit

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
  • Evidence of completed audit projects
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Completion of clinical research
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Ability to undertake basic science research
  • Ability to lead research team
  • Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies

Aptitude and Abilities Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to teach clinical and practical skills

Aptitude and Abilities Management

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
  • Ability and willingness to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management
  • Experience in audit
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience in medical management

Disposition, Attitude and Motivation

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to communicate well with patients and staff both orally and in writing
  • Honesty and reliability
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
  • Leadership qualities
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Information technology skills
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other Factors

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Well-presented CV
  • Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
  • Ability to move between sites if required

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Robert Hodnett
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Consultant Radiologist and Strategic Imaging Lead
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