What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Radiologist position at Gateshead Health?
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologists to work within a cohesive and supportive team, to provide a quality service in our Radiology department.
They would join a team of Consultant Radiologists to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging service across Gateshead. The focus is very much on teamwork and we pride ourselves on the quality services we deliver. We have a full complement of radiographers, sonographers, and nurses who work alongside the consultant team. Our strategy is one of growth and development both of our team in terms of new roles and advanced practice and in new scanners to support the latest techniques.
We provide a comprehensive range of acute services and are a Cancer Centre for different cancer types such as lung and bowel. We are also the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre.
The appointees will have relevant general cross-sectional imaging experience to face the challenges of the post and the specialist interests required. They will be a resilient, team player who wishes to join a department that is cohesive, friendly, and hard-working. Applicants are also required to hold the FRCR.
The department has a strong tradition of teaching and is affiliated to the Northern Deanery Radiology Training Scheme. There are usually 3-5 trainees in the department at any one time and the attachments are very popular, and Consultants in the region are actively encouraged to contribute to this.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will have general radiology duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the opportunity to work flexibly from home or at our Community Diagnostic Centre. They would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list) :
- Contribute to the team of radiologists, participating in acute and outpatient reporting including any relevant subspecialty work.
- Actively contribute to the multi-professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service.
- Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Radiology Department.
- Participate in the teaching, regular audit, and managerial activities of the Radiology department.
- Contribute to the MDT work within their subspecialist interest.
- Work flexibly within the team in order to provide a high-quality service.
- Be committed to continuing professional development to assist in furthering themselves and the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Skills and Knowledge
Teaching and training
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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