Consultant Abdominal Radiologist
British Medical Journal
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.Main duties of the jobThe 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.About usSituated 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.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 oncall 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 departments audit and clinical governance program.Please see detailed job description and person specification for more detail.Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities Research and Clinical Audit
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities Teaching
Essential
Aptitude and Abilities Management
Essential
Desirable
Disposition, Attitude and Motivation
Essential
Desirable
Other Factors
Essential
216-G2-RAD6726269
Plymouth
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:08:07 GMT
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