Consultant Radiologist – Cross Sectional Imaging with special interest

The successful candidate will assist in smoothly running and providing an effective and efficient service. He/she will be expected to manage the service and attend meetings of the Directorate and other committees to which he/she may be appointed. The post holder may be expected to attend meetings convened by management that directly affect the work of his/her department. Opportunities to develop or maintain sub-specialist interests will be supported.

Duties will include all those normally expected of a Radiologist in a similar-sized Radiology Department in the United Kingdom. The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee is expected to take part in the formal teaching and ongoing audit programmes within the Directorate and perform a full range of management duties commensurate with this role.

The post holder will participate in general Radiological duties, including on-calls, and have subspecialty sessions as required. These sessions include supporting relevant MDTs, ultrasound lists, and procedures.The job plan may be adapted by agreement with the possibility of part-time working. The post offered is an 11-session job plan based on 9.5 DCC, with an allocation of 1.5 SPA-related activities. The post holder would support the Radiology on-call service. Teleradiology service provides overnight CT cover from 8 pm to 9 am on weekdays and 5 pm to 9 am on weekends.

This is a busy cross-sectional scanning department. We have two 128-slice CT scanners at Darent Valley Hospital and another one at QMS, Sidcup. The DVH department has a Philips 1.5T and 3T MRI on-site. North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) hosts a 128-slice CT and 1.5T MRI scanner.

The successful applicant will have to work at any site if required. As part of the expansion of NHS radiology services and future modelling, there may be a requirement to work on different sites to meet service needs that are part of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. For example, this may include innovations such as CDC.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

Qualifications

Essential: - oGMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).; - oCST in Radiology (or within 3 months of attainment).; - oFRCR. (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.

Desirable: - Higher Radiology qualification or Post-doctoral Fellowships

Experience

Desirable: - Fellowship in Radiology; - Able to perform routine image-guided biopsies

Clinical Governance

Essential: - Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.

Teaching

Essential: - Lecturing and Teaching of Medical Undergraduates, Post-Graduates, Radiographers, Nursing and Other Clinical Staff.

Desirable: - Certificate of Teaching

Research

Essential: - Knowledge and awareness of research processes and relevance to clinical practice

Desirable: - oExperience of Collaborative Clinical or Laboratory Research.; - oTo have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge & Skills

Desirable: - Innovation through IT and other technical solutions.