The radiology department is a thriving, cohesive team looking to expand its Consultant Radiologist workforce. There is a vacancy for a Consultant Radiologist with sub speciality training in GI radiology.
This post is to provide additional specialist abdominal reporting to support and develop the current imaging services within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with the existing radiologists but the post can be flexible to fit in with the applicant’s interests. The post holder will be expected to contribute to cross-sectional reporting of abdominal-pelvic MRI and CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy lists and support MDTs. Candidates with an interest in another subspecialty imaging are also encouraged to apply. Participation in non-vascular interventional procedures can be incorporated into the post to support the needs of the Trust.
The role includes a commitment to acute general work in the department. Acute CT and MRI reporting is dealt with by a team based within in a dedicated acute reporting hub, facilitating sharing of expertise and interesting cases. All radiologists have a two-hour weekly session as the duty radiologist. On call frequency is currently 1 in 15 with the on call radiologist in the department reporting 5-9pm weekdays and 9am-9pm weekends. Outsourcing covers the on call outside these hours. Themajority of on calls are supported by a radiology registrar.
The post is based at York, with an expectation to cover sessions at Scarborough, (currently approximately one day per fortnight). The role includes a commitment to general reporting for acute and cold cases and participate in the on- call rota. Acute CT and MRI reporting is dealt with by a team based within a dedicated acute reporting hub. All Radiologists have a short weekly session as the duty radiologist.
The radiology department is committed to teaching. We support radiology trainees from both West Yorkshire (Leeds) and east Yorkshire (Hull) training schemes. The department is consistently rated highly by trainees. We have strong links with the Hull York Medical School, providing further opportunities in undergraduate teaching and training.
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community & specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in & around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire & Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, & which includes Scarborough & Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region & we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued & trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We’re situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, & the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health & wellbeing support, finance schemes & discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning & development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning & development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms & Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust’s website in the ‘Working for Us’ section.
The consultant radiologists at York also support services at Scarborough including working on site, usually for a maximum of once per fortnight depending on specialty and this will be discussed and mutually agreed with the successful candidate.
The current radiology team have an excellent reputation for providing high quality reports and specialist opinions, in part due to the collaborative and supportive way in which they work. It is a supportive and nurturing department with high rates of retention and job satisfaction.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Mar 2025
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