Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Doctor in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. This is a full-time role attracting 10 PA's per week with a daytime working pattern and an evening and weekend on-call rota commitment. The role is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance with regular reviews.
Come and join our radiology team who consist of 24 Consultant Radiologists, 6 of which are Intervention and 18 are Diagnostic. We have a gastrointestinal fellow and 6 Specialty Registrar Trainees from the Severn and Peninsula deaneries.
This role is based at our Musgrove Park Hospital site location in Taunton, Somerset. We provide a full range of imaging services at this site. Breast Imaging and screening are provided by a Breast Care Unit.
We offer a wide range of cross-sectional imaging services at Taunton and our equipment includes:
* 3 CT scanners (1 x Siemens dual source Definition Flash, 1 x GE Revolution (160) & 1 x GE EVO (64)).
* 3 MRI scanners (2 x Siemens 1.5T Aera and 1 x Siemens 3T Vida (1 year old with high strength gradients (60 mT/m))
* 4 ultrasound bays (3 GE Logiq E9)
* Siemens e.cam Gamma Camera.
* We also have a dedicated Community Diagnostic Imaging Centre. This is run in partnership with Rutherford Diagnostics at Blackbrook Business Park, off Junction 25 of the M5. This centre has additional 2 CT and 2 MRI (Philips 1.5 and 3T) scanners, as well as additional plain film and ultrasound facilities.
Somerset and North Devon vascular network has a population of > 800,000.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Experience:
* To work closely and under supervision initially but then there will be an expectation to adopt a more autonomous role as the year progresses.
* To contribute to general imaging and reporting, and the vascular and non-vascular interventional service.
* To contribute to scientific meetings throughout the year.
* To take an active part in the teaching of junior medical staff, including radiographers, and medical students.
* To observe a degree of flexibility within the proposed job plan to allow for a flexible approach to service needs.
* To meet the NHS Employers capabilities framework.
Job Plan:
* The proposed timetable will consist of 7.5 clinical sessions including 1 interventional list. 1 session of emergency on-call interventional work. The remaining 1.5 session will allow the post-holder to participate in research, audit and teaching and development.
* This can be open to change following discussion with the Clinical Lead.
Learning Objectives:
* To gain further experience in all aspects of interventional procedures and imaging.
* To provide a high-quality diagnostic radiology service including, plain film, fluoroscopy and emergency CT.
* To participate in departmental research and audit.
* To help develop an electronic educational resource for Radiology trainees at Taunton.
* To help develop a study day for radiographers in interventional imaging.
* There will be an opportunity to attend regular departmental, multidisciplinary and educational meetings.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset?
Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialist
Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 a year based on working 10 PA's per week
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-MED-SURG-1964
Job responsibilities
The appointee must meet the generic capabilities framework set by NHS Employers to be hired to this Specialist role.
The eligibility criteria for this role is a minimum of 12 years medical work since primary medical qualification, with a minimum of 6 years experience in Radiology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent from overseas.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Medical Degree
* FRCR or equivalent
* GMC registration with an active licence to practice at time of applying.
Experience Essential
* Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities framework.
* Clinically evaluates and manages a patient for elective and emergency procedures.
* Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner.
Additional Criteria Essential
* Communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers.
* Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
* Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour; managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, others.
* Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns, through clinical governance systems, where necessary.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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