This is a new post in the Imaging Department at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join an established cohesive team of radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. Sub-specialty interest in any sub-specialty will be entertained but will prefer cardio-thoracic, paediatric imaging.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder would mainly support emergency adult and paediatric radiology, cancer imaging reporting, attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and covering Ultrasound, CT and MR sessions in the working week.
The appointees will be encouraged to perform basic interventional procedures, like biopsies and drainages under supervision.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
EXAMPLE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY
AM LUNCHTIME PM EVENING
Monday Ultrasound SPA SPA
Tuesday Acute CT Reporting
Wednesday Duty Ultrasound/Reporting
Thursday MRI Duty/SPA
Friday Reporting/MDT prep MDT/rad meeting
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
* Educated to MBBS and post graduate radiology qualification/FRCR (full or part) level or equivalent level of education.
* Full Registration with the GMC and hold a current license to practice.
* Minimum of 3 years radiology training or experience.
* Achieved all RCR training competencies as in E-portfolio.
* FRCR 1 or 2A.
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
* Previous NHS experience.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary.
Please note that new starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
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Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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