The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join our Radiology department to complement the existing team of 6 chest radiologists and 42 consultant radiologists in the wider department as we work to deliver the highest quality, sustainable service for our patients. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.
This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have additional subspecialty interests.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.
They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Expertise in image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be advantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.
This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have additional subspecialty interests.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.
They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Expertise in image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be advantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.
General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the general diagnostic on-call rota, circa 1 in 20 weeknights and 1 in 10 weekends schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working.
Acute CT is outsourced overnight and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.
Additional subspecialty interests can be accommodated depending on service need.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.
The provisional timetable shown below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements.
Networked working arrangements will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST through agreement with local NHS trusts.
Teleradiology is in use and all Consultants are offered access to a home workstation with secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for remote reporting.
Office Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Subspecialty training and experience in chest imaging post FRCR 2B
2. Experience in general cross-sectional reporting
Desirable
1. Chest intervention expertise
2. Cardiac imaging expertise
3. Computer literate
4. Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills
Essential
1. Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
2. Good time management.
Desirable
1. Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
1. Please state full GMC number.
2. Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
3. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential
1. Medical Degree from recognised medical school
2. FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
1. Medical School Prizes
2. Audit or Case Presentations
3. Teaching qualification/ prize
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