About this role
Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in general and urology imaging to our cohesive, hard-working and friendly team. The BHNFT Medical Imaging Team includes Consultant Radiologists, radiology specialty doctors, radiology residents, consultant mammographers and Advanced Practitioners and provides a comprehensive imaging service. The trust is rated as good by the CQC with performance benchmarked well within the top quartile of acute trusts by NHSE.
As a Trust, we also very proud of our top 3 placement nationally in the NHS staff survey results, our top regional rating in training and supervision in the GMC/NTS surveys, our inclusive approach to recruitment and staff retention, and the staff and patient focussed approach to delivering the highest quality of care to the patients and people of Barnsley.
Responsibilities would include augmenting and enhancing urology services delivered by Medical Imaging, support of general imaging services with colleagues and MDT support.
The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the general radiology workflow, audit, quality improvement, MDT work, teaching, and general on-call rota (1 in 8). Teleradiology cover the acute MR service from 17:00-20:00 on weekdays and 08:00 20:00 at weekends and the acute CT service from 20:00 08:30.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Services
To provide an effective diagnostic radiology service to primary and secondary care alongside consultant colleagues including responsibility for the investigation of conditions on referral and the proper functioning of the department.
Participation of all consultants performing diagnostic general radiology in an emergency on-call out-of-hours service, currently on a 1:8 rota in conjunction with consultant colleagues.
Training & Education
To contribute to the teaching of other grades of staff, both within and outside the department, including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff, and scientific and technical staff.
To contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
To contribute to appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists and the Postgraduate Dean.
Clinical Governance
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to the quality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts Clinical Governance arrangements, including:
Participation in the development of a satisfactory and consistent quality service by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring that standards are met.
Participation in clinical audit, undertaking audit on a regular basis and ensuring that audit findings are acted upon and, where necessary, changes made to service delivery to improve and enhance patient care.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section
Person Specification
Personal skills and qualities Essential
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills Willingness to show flexibility in responding to the needs of the Department Conscientious with good time keeping skills Ability to prioritise
Qualifications Essential
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) At least 6 months higher training in the post holders special interest from a recognised training centre
Desirable
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS) Other professional or higher qualification
Professional registration Essential
Full registration with the GMC Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register within 6 months of achieving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview
Personal requirements Essential
Meets fitness to practice guidance as issued by the GMC Fulfil all duties of post including on-call requirements, if required Good personal health
Desirable
Full UK driving license with ability to drive own vehicle
Experience Essential
Suitable experience in areas of specialist interest. Experience in General radiology skills (CT/MRI/USS/X-ray/intervention) to allow post holder to offer general reporting and opinions on a broad range of work commonly encountered in a general radiology department. Experience of out-of-hours working if relevant Willingness and ability to fulfil the job description, including participation in the on-call rota. Postgraduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system Ability to work in a team Effective communication skills
Management skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery Ability to delegate appropriately Ability to work within a team
Desirable
Completed an appropriate management or leadership course
Teaching, audit and research Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit Ability and desire to teach and support junior staff effectively Knowledge of the NHS and its developments Ability to critically appraise relevant medical literature
Desirable
Record of accomplishment in radiology Evidence of service improvement Evidence of involvement in research e.g., publication of original research, presentation at regional, national or international meetings
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)