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). This is a replacement post with sub-specialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging. The post holder will join in established cohesive team of radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general Radiology
Main duties of the job
This post 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. This role includes all aspects of a sub-specialty radiologist role, to include supervising and reporting cardiac CT and cardiac MRI , cardiac imaging MDT The role also includes but not limited to vetting, reporting, duty (hot reporting/CT/MRI and emergency service) and on call.
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
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 13, which will be one weekday between 5pm-8pm, and split weekends (10am-4pm). Currently, 1 PA is given for on-call.
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.
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 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)