Job summary We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly team here at Dorset County Hospital. Do you have specialist interest in Paediatric or Interventional imaging? If so, we are looking for you The Radiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is a progressive, patient focused department and is highly regarded by the clinical teams that use our services. The department is a busy district general hospital department providing CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, symptomatic breast services and plain film and is also a friendly place to work with an excellent working relationship between all staff within the department regardless of position. The post holder will join a cohesive group of 14 substantive consultant radiologists. If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £5,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses. If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment - make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email melanie.nuttdchft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post holder will contribute to the general workload of the department whilst developing or providing a sub-specialist interest that complements existing expertise within the department such as interventional radiology, paediatrics, breast or sub-specialist cross-sectional imaging. We will also consider purely specialised roles. Elective reporting is carried out via an allocated worklist with the number and type of studies depending on the length of the reporting session and area of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of abilities across CT/MRI/ultrasound and the job plan will be varied and will aim to encompass the individual's complete skill set. MDT involvement will be encouraged according to departmental need and area of interest, and time will be provided for MDT preparation. We have outsourced all out of hours CT (20:00 - 08:00 weekdays and 17:00-09:00 weekends) to an external reporting company. However, the post holder will be expected to cover non IR emergencies and report elective cross sectional cases until 20:00 weekdays when on-call and between 09:00-17:00 when on-call at the weekend as part of the on-call rota which is currently a 1:9 with internal cover. About us The department has an essential role in the Trusts strategic direction and is part of the Dorset Imaging Clinical Network. The department holds Quality Standard for Imaging Accreditation (QSI). Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-MD2526RADIO Job locations Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities The post attracts 10 PAs in total, which includes on-call and 1.5 SPAs for research, CPD, audit and appraisal/revalidation preparation. Job description Job responsibilities The post attracts 10 PAs in total, which includes on-call and 1.5 SPAs for research, CPD, audit and appraisal/revalidation preparation. Person Specification Education and Training Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview CESAR or European Community Rights Experience and Knowledge Essential Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant radiologist Experience of working within the NHS Current Skills and Abilities Essential Experience in a broad range of US, CT and MR examinations Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of management experience Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience Person Specification Education and Training Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview CESAR or European Community Rights Experience and Knowledge Essential Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant radiologist Experience of working within the NHS Current Skills and Abilities Essential Experience in a broad range of US, CT and MR examinations Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of management experience Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)