We are looking to appoint to a part time Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Foetal Imaging within the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide subspecialty fetal and maternal MRI reporting services, including fetal anomaly and anatomy imaging, placental imaging including assessment of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP) diagnosis and extent, (placenta accreta spectrum) reporting of external imaging as part of a specialist feto-maternal/placental imaging service and neonatal imaging in conjunction with the paediatric neonatal imaging service.
The successful candidate will be able to provide imaging support for genetic, fetal and neonatal MDTs, and the candidate should be able to report fetal and neonatal postmortem imaging.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Name on the specialist register for radiology specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* FRCR or equivalent
* Postgraduate professional qualifications as appropriate to post.
* Basic Medical Degree.
Desirable
* MD or PhD or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Track record of foeto-maternal research, publications and presentations.
Desirable
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical experience
Essential
* Ability to work as an independent practitioner having completed a minimum of 5 years training in general clinical radiology.
* Minimum of 18 months of completed experience in an RCR approved foetal Imaging training post (at the time of the interview).
* Evidence of experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.
* Ability to undertake a broad range of Foetal Imaging investigations.
* Ability to report on placental anomaly MRI and Placenta accreta spectrum.
* Foetal and neonatal post mortal MRI imaging.
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
* Basic understanding of research methods and statistics.
Teaching and training
Essential
* Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Management and Administration
Essential
* Knowledge of fundamental issues in radiology departments e.g. IRMER, risk management, QA.
* Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Desirable
* Attendance at a management course relevant to Radiology
* Experience of working with management groups.
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
* Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see below)
* Good oral and written communication skills
* The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Research
Essential
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Understanding the principles of research and interpretation of research findings
Desirable
* Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
* Previous oral presentations at national and international conferences
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