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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
223-MC2173
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/11/2024 23:59

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Consultant Radiologist (Upper GI)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Consultant Radiologists are required at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a busy and expanding Department.

The posts will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format, with an agreed overall sessional make up as described below. Any potential candidate who wishes to be considered for a part-time or flexible working arrangement is also welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Duties will include the reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites for our inpatient as well as outpatient population, also to include the various community hospital locations in Shropshire and our Community Diagnostic Centre.

• To develop and maintain advanced clinical skills relating to Upper GI patients.

• You will be expected to work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements and will be required to participate in the general on-call rota (1:19 cross county on call). Prospective cover of annual and study leave is in place.

• You will also be expected to be involved in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants. You will be involved in the training of junior Radiology staff.

• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. Weekly attendance at Upper GI MDT is anticipated.

• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • GMC Specialist Registration in Specialty or be eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview, CESR or European Community Rights

Entry Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • Evidence of commitment to Clinical Audit and Research
  • Clinical training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Clinical Radiology
  • Experience in Upper GI Imaging and Cross-Sectional Imaging
  • Competent in liver biopsy and ascitic drainage
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in upper GI MDT

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marie Metelko
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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