About this role
Job summary
The post is based at Kettering General hospital although cross-site working is encouraged as a part of university hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).
The post holder will join in established cohesive team of 16 radiologists (to include speciality doctor and 2 senior clinical fellows) supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general Radiology.
There are 2 rotating registrars (ST2 and ST3) from university hospitals of Leicester
The post/s have developed to complement the existing expertise within the department and to mange expanding demands for imaging from the Emergency department, Cancer services, as well as the general diagnostic imaging workload. This post/s would support emergency Radiology, cancer imaging reporting, attending multi-disciplinary teams' meetings, and covering Ultrasound (if appropriate), CT and MR sessions in the working week.
There is a supporting team of consultant radiographers reporting plain films, sonographers, radiographers and 3 full time interventional nursing team.
This role includes all aspects of a sub-speciality radiologist role, to include supervising and reporting and doing MDT. The role also includes but not limited to vetting, reporting, duty (hot reporting/CT/MRI and emergency service) and on call.
There will be an opportunity to gain sub-speciality imaging expertise if want to develop their interest.
Main duties of the job
The work programme and job plan will be agreed on appointment. It is a full-time appointment. As a minimum it will be examined yearly during job planning. It will include a minimum of 1.5 SPA (Supporting professional activities) and rest DCC (Direct Clinical care activities). Distinct roles with other NHS responsibilities will attract further PA.
Remote working is supported as part of the Job plan within the Trust and EMRAD consortium. Remote workstations can be provided (subject to availability).
The job plan will be subject to review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the Clinical business unit management team across UHN to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
There is on-call commitment, included in the weekly timetable. The rota is 1 in 14, which will be one weekday between 5pm-8pm, and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is given for on-call.
Participate in the weekly MDTs and other departmental meetings and activities, providing cover for colleagues at specialist MDTs as required.
Strong emphasis is placed on participation in the general training, audit activities and in the teaching of medical students and radiographers. There are varying degrees of research activities in clinical departments, where radiologist's input may be needed.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role specific
The work programme and job plan will be agreed on appointment. It is a full-time appointment. As a minimum it will be examined yearly during job planning. It will include a minimum of 1.5 SPA (Supporting professional activities) and rest DCC (Direct Clinical care activities). Distinct roles with other NHS responsibilities will attract further PA.
Remote working is supported as part of the Job plan within the Trust and EMRAD consortium. Remote workstations can be provided (subject to availability).
The job plan will be subject to review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the Clinical business unit management team across UHN to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
There is on-call commitment, included in the weekly timetable. The rota is 1 in 14, which will be one weekday between 5pm-8pm, and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is given for on-call.
There are opportunities for modality leads, speciality leads, audit and clinical governance lead and teaching/training leads etc.
Provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave (if applicable).
Participate in the weekly MDTs and other departmental meetings and activities, providing cover for colleagues at specialist MDTs as required.
Provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors, and also vetting requests appropriately during the Duty session.
Teaching and Training overview: All Consultants are expected to contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees as part of their role. Consultants will normally have undergraduate medical students placed with them during clinical duties and are expected to teach alongside clinical service work. Similarly, Consultants will normally be involved in clinical supervision of postgraduate trainees.
Some Consultants will choose to take on additional undergraduate and/or postgraduate education and training responsibilities. Enhanced undergraduate duties will include acting as examiners in medical school assessments, providing occasional seminar and small group teaching, lecturing & other Phase 1 teaching within the medical curricula, in addition to individual supervision of clinical students attached to them. Enhanced postgraduate duties will include acting as clinical supervisor and educational supervisor for radiology specialist registrars from UHL, Foundation or Specialty trainee.
Strong emphasis is placed on participation in the general training, audit activities and in the teaching of medical students and radiographers. There are varying degrees of research activities in clinical departments, where radiologists input may be needed. Research opportunities have increased since gaining university hospital status.
General
Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
To provide support cross-site to cover any gaps across UHN when necessary.
Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, outpatients, and the ED departments.
Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments, and primary care.
Offer educational, clinical support and leadership and junior medical colleagues, radiology colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility.
Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated.
Ensure that junior doctors training conforms to royal college of radiology requirements.
Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the trust's agreed policy.
All consultants will undergo appraisal and revalidation, comply with the terms and conditions of the organisation, and ensure their statutory and mandatory training is current and compliant.
Person Specification
Teaching/Audit/QI Essential
Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching Junior Staff Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Management Experience Essential
Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Academic Achievements Desirable
Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Research experience relating to quality improvement
Qualifications and Training Essential
Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent) and FRCR equivalent Sub-speciality cardio-thoracic training and working experience in NHS. Competency in supervising cardiac imaging lists Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
Desirable
At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS
Interpersonal Skills Essential
High level Organisational Skills Communication Skills
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.
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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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Northamptonshire
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)