Consultant Doctor in Radiology

Job Description

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in MSK and Chest Imaging to join a team of professionals. This post will be responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic radiology services including the provision of a range of MDT (Multi Displinary Team) and on-call services.The succesful candidate must have experience working at consultant level with exam intensumed or acute hospital environment delivering reliable service.

Main responsibilities:

• The appointed candidate will work with other cross-sectional radiologists in post who already deliver a significant volume of service audited for quality assurance
• The post will entail regular MDT meetings co-ordinated with other team members and built into the job plan
• Excellent core cross-sectional imaging skills and good spoken and written English are essential pre-requisites to enable the Trust to deliver its service objectives
• A strong foundation in general body and neuro imaging is essential for delivering a sustainable 24 hour imaging service for this Acute Trust with a busy Emergency Assessment Unit, Trauma Unit, Regional Oncological centre, a Heart and Lung Centre and a dynamic Stroke Treatment Unit with endarterectomy facilities on site
• The post holder will contribute to the long established 7 day working arrangement and the evening on site consultant radiologist cover until 8pm

Job responsibilities:

• To support, develop and enhance the general imaging service
• Contribute to the high quality consultant-led diagnostic radiology service a
• Contribute to the large volume of work undertaken by the team of radiologists already in post. This may include fluoroscopic, ultrasound and CT guided procedures
• Participate in an on-call service, which is at present, partially covered by an external teleradiology company
• Support other imaging developments within the Trus
• Provide evidence-based care for all patients
• To have adhered at all times to appropriate clinical and quality standard
• Liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies
• Maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work
• Participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective General Manager and the Clinical Director

Requirements:

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
• Training in relevant subspecialty for the post
• Evidence of participation in regional colorectal MDT, CT colonography & pelvic MRI reporting
• Independently perform joint injections

The department provides high quality general and specialist services with excellent working relationships with the various medical and surgical teams across the hospitals. Work life balance is crucial and you will be joining a department that puts this philosophy front and centre.