Consultant Radiologist

Overview

The post-holder is expected to support the general radiology team with a sub-specialist interest in paediatric imaging and reporting. The position involves commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments may involve a 1 in 18 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.

• Extensive experience in general and paediatric radiology
• Knowledge of NHS complaints system
• Record of incident and near miss reporting
• Presentation skills
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Audit experience
• Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.

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Job responsibilities:

please see the job description for further details.

• 7am - 7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available
• On call back up overnight and weekend 8:30am - 3:30pm
• General and Paediatric reporting
• Paeds and Neonatal MDT 2 hours Fridays
• AAU flexible with on call
• Fluoroscopy and ultrasound lists
• SPA 1.5 PAs

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• FRCR or Equivalent
• CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCS European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)
• Higher degree

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