Consultant In Radiology (Special Interest In Chest Imaging)

Job summary The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to joinour Radiology department to complement the existing team of 6 chest radiologistsand 42 consultant radiologists in the wider department as we work to deliverthe highest quality, sustainable service for our patients.
The departmentoffers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as aprofessional.This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basisalthough less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCCPA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Main duties of the job Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.A brief description of the post:This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiology team comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom have additional subspecialty interests.The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective respiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations particularly around cancer.They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well assupport the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.Expertise in image-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would be advantageous.The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultant radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basisalthough less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCCPA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield(Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in deliveringcare to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-sitepresence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre inWakefield.A brief description of the post:This replacement post is primarily to complement the existing chest radiologyteam comprising 6 substantive consultant radiologists, some of whom haveadditional subspecialty interests.The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver asustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and electiverespiratory and oncology pathways in the context of increasing demands andservice delivery expectations particularly around cancer.They will primarily report specialist chest imaging, as well as support the weekly lung cancer and benign multidisciplinaryteam (MDT) meetings.Expertise inimage-guided chest biopsy/drainage and/or cardiac imaging would beadvantageous.
The post-holder will join a team of 42 other consultantradiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiologicalservices.General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder isexpected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload,including acute CT.The successful applicant will be expected to participate inthe general diagnostic on call rota, circa 1 in 20 weeknights and 1 in 10weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working timeregulations and safe working.Acute CT is outsourced overnightand there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.
Additional subspecialty interestscan be accommodated depending on service need.Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be availablein accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of SPAs included inthe core 10PA timetable.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in linewith the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of theservice; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.The provisional timetable shownbelow represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted bynegotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements.Networked working arrangementswill be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHSTthrough agreement with local NHS trusts.
Teleradiologyis in use and all Consultants are offered access to a home workstation withsecure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network forremote reporting.
OfficeSpace is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on sitepresence within an agreed job plan.
Pooled secretarial support will beprovided.
Person Specification Experience Essential Subspecialty training and experience in chest imaging post FRCR 2B Experience in general cross-sectional reporting Desirable Chest intervention expertise Cardiac imaging expertise Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.
Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number.
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCR or equivalent Desirable Medical School Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification/ prize