An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist to join the existing team of 50 Consultants to provide specialist abdominal imaging (GI and GU) in addition to general radiology services (applications from outstanding individuals with other areas of specialist interest are also welcome).
This is a fixed term post for a duration of 12 months, providing cover for sabbatical.
The successful applicant will complement a team of 5 WTE consultant GI radiologists and 4 WTE Uro/GI/General radiologists to deliver comprehensive diagnostic radiology services to the Plymouth region, and tertiary imaging for regional hepatology, hepatobiliary, complex renal, bladder and prostate cancer and andrology services. UHP provides the full range of upper and lower GI surgery, and the regional oesophagogastric, hepatology and hepatobiliary services. UHP is a renal transplant centre. There is a comprehensive local uroradiology imaging service, including uro-oncology work, and non-cancer urology imaging. The Plymouth uro-oncology MDT combines with the Royal Cornwall Hospital urology surgical team for major cancer cases which are discussed jointly via video link. There is regional MDT provision for oesophagogastric and HPB cancers, and for benign and neoplastic hepatology cases.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will complement a team of 5 WTE consultant GI radiologists and 4 WTE Uro/GI/General radiologists to deliver comprehensive diagnostic radiology services to the Plymouth region, and tertiary imaging for regional hepatology, hepatobiliary, complex renal, bladder and prostate cancer and andrology services.
General clinical duties include the reporting, vetting and prioritisation of imaging requests, attending clinical-radiological meetings, and providing on-call services for diagnostic radiology.
Successful applicants would be expected to contribute to the general diagnostic radiology service as well as partake in audit, teaching, research, and MDT meetings.
All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program. The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.
About us
Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth's stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.
The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E. There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners, 2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms. There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependant on experience
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-G2-RAD6897613
Job locations
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Person Specification
* Full GMC registration
* Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent)
* CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview)
* MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree
Particular skills and experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology
* Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
* Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard GI and/or Urological imaging
* Ability to support GI and/or Urology MDT work in a cancer and tertiary surgical centre
* Ability to perform broad range of general ultrasound examinations
* Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging
* Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
* Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
Research & clinical audit
* Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
* Evidence of completed audit projects
Teaching
* Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
Communication & interpersonal skills
* Well-presented CV
* Ability to communicate well with patients and staff both orally and in writing
* Honesty and reliability
* Ability to work in a team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Management
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
* Ability and willingness to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management
* Experience in audit.
Practical Requirements
* Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
* Ability to move between sites if required
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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