About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post (SAS) in Radiology at Croydon University Hospital. The post will be for a period of 12 months (and will be converted to permanent if the post holder is suitable). The post holder will be expected to support the general radiology workload within the department including ultrasound, CT and plain film reporting. Specialty doctors will also be encouraged to report MRI and pursue a subspecialty interest and can be guided through this. Prior experience working in the NHS is mandatory.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of 16 consultants, 6 specialty doctors and up to 4 registrars working in a dynamic, friendly atmosphere. There is opportunity to undergo training with a support activity session included in the job plan. Specialty doctors are encouraged to attend MDTs and in-house teaching is available. Consultants are approachable and happy to support specialty doctors with any diagnostic queries. We understand the importance of developing individual radiologists including CESR application and research opportunity.
There is no on call commitment. Weekend work or extended day working are possible if time off during the week is required. All full time posts are remunerated at 10 PAs. Part-timers are remunerated pro rata. The salary scale for this post is £59,175 to £95,400 per annum depending on the number of years of post-training radiology experience. There will be an additional Outer London Weighting allowance of approx. in addition to the main salary.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital, Purley War Memorial Hospital and the new Community Diagnostic Centre in New Addington.
Purley War Memorial Hospital in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
The New Addington site is based in the south-eastern side of the borough and offers outpatient and GP imaging in x-ray, ultrasound and CT, alongside various respiratory and cardiology outpatient services, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
The Radiology Department is undergoing significant investment in new equipment, with 11 new ultrasound units, a Cone Beam CT dental unit, 4 plain x-ray rooms and a CT replacement all occurring this year.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where each one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description Job responsibilities
Informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact Dr K Patel,Consultant Radiologist and Lead for Diagnostics services,Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, 0208 401 3000 Ext 4749(via secretary) or [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate qualifications for the post
Experience Essential
Relevant experience of plain film, CT, MRI reporting and of performing unassisted ultrasound scans
Audit and Research Essential
Evidence of undertaking audit projects , research or service improvement initiatives
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)