Consultant Radiologist major interest in H&N, Neuro imaging

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated colleagues to join our subspecialist Head and Neck and Neuroradiology team. Major interests can be in Head and Neck imaging, diagnostic neuroradiology or both areas. You will be expected to contribute towards the general radiology workload and the general on call rota (on a 1 in 14 basis), as well as audit, teaching of registrars on our local training scheme, research and MDT meetings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new CCT holder to commence consultant practice in a supportive environment, or for an experienced radiologist to further develop their career in a busy unit.

• Participate fully in the provision of Head and Neck (and diagnostic Neuroradiology/Stroke imaging), in collaboration with the 4 (3.61 WTE) existing Consultants in the team. Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues.
• General work
  • Acute in-patient cross-sectional imaging
  • On-call service. Max 1:9, currently 1:17 supported by local trainees until 2200hrs
  • Outsourced CT 2200hrs to 0900hrs
  • Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a half). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date.
  • Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
  • Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of Radiographers and Ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
  • The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, home reporting etc.). Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Applicants interested in part time working are also welcome.

• Essential qualifications
  • Applicants should hold FRCR or equivalent and entry on the GMC specialist registrar via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
• Desirable qualifications
• Essential experience
• Additional criteria

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Radiology department at Queen Alexandra Hospital by arrangement with Robert Bunting via email Dr. Paula McParland via email atP.McParland@nhs,net.

Please telephone the secretarial team on Tel: ext. 5302 or you wish to arrange a visit to the department.

For further details, please see enclosed Job Description, Job Plan and Additional Department Information.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LY

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: REF
1926L