Job summary This is a full time 10 PA post required to cover Consultant vacancy and to meet the increasing demand for Imaging in the Trust. This post aims to support the general Radiology work across all out trust sites including CT, MRI and Ultrasound with candidates keen to develop subspecialty that compliments the skill mix of the department. The successful applicant will join a team of Consultant Radiologists each of whom provides a general radiological service including Plain film reporting, Ultrasound, CT and MRI as well as having a subspecialty interest. The successful applicant will be expected to work cross site and join the out of hours rota to provide evening and weekend cover. Overnight services are externally outsourced. Main duties of the job Consultant Radiologists 1WTE (General Radiology) Applications are warmly invited for the appointment to the position of Consultant Radiologist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We have 1 full time posts (10 Programmed Activities ) The successful radiologist will be fully competent to cover conventional radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and as well as on-call cover. The appointee will be expected, in collaboration with the Clinical Lead in Radiology at the trust and other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high quality clinical services within the Radiology Department and to lead appropriate training and audit activity The Post holder will be required to take part in the out of hours extended working evening and weekends. The department outsources overnight CT services. It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience. AAC Interview Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 About us The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum excl LW Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-CON-249 Job locations Epsom and St Helier Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Proposed Job Plan This proposed plan is for a 10PA post with 8 Direct Clinical care sessions including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, biopsies, plain film reporting and 1 session for unpredictable on call. There will be 2 sessions supporting professional activities and the flexibility in the job plan will discussed in detail on appointment Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments. On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan is an indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake. Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Job description Job responsibilities Proposed Job Plan This proposed plan is for a 10PA post with 8 Direct Clinical care sessions including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, biopsies, plain film reporting and 1 session for unpredictable on call. There will be 2 sessions supporting professional activities and the flexibility in the job plan will discussed in detail on appointment Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments. On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan is an indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake. Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or quaqualification registrered with the GMC. Entry onto the specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT. Appropriate higher medical qualification, i.e. FRCR or equivalent Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise across all modalities Able to contribute to the full range of general radiological skills, participation in the on call rota Desirable Also experience in CT and MRI Management & Admin Exp Essential Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teachclinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates /post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Publications in peer review journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or quaqualification registrered with the GMC. Entry onto the specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT. Appropriate higher medical qualification, i.e. FRCR or equivalent Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise across all modalities Able to contribute to the full range of general radiological skills, participation in the on call rota Desirable Also experience in CT and MRI Management & Admin Exp Essential Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teachclinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates /post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Publications in peer review journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom and St Helier Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)