Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MD20125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/03/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, skilled and caring professional to join a friendly and cohesive team of dedicated paediatric radiologists at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Paediatric radiology is an essential component of the Southampton Children’s Hospital, and we have exciting plans to grow the service to continue to provide an excellent tertiary service and advise our local DGHs. The successful candidates will have subspecialist training in paediatric radiology and be able to participate fully with the varied work of the department including the dedicated on-call rota. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic paediatric radiology service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI. Experience in leading imaging in multidisciplinary meetings is essential.
In recognition of the national shortage of paediatric radiologists, this post is currently eligible for a recruitment and retention incentive of £10,000 (pro rata) payable on joining the Trust (terms and conditions apply); this will be renegotiated annually until we are fully staffed.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities, which includes 8 Pas for direct clinical care and 2 supporting Pas. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting.
The on call is overseen by a single consultant, supported by a senior registrar. Compensation for on call commitments is provided with a non-working day per week (2 PAs).
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest in collaboration with their colleagues. Paediatric neuroradiology is not essential, but we will endeavour to accommodate a strong interest in this subspecialty. Similarly, an interest in dedicated paediatric interventional radiology will be supported.
Applicants would be expected to participate in training and quality improvement activity if appointed.
UHS NHSFT is part of a regional PACS (Digital Imaging) consortium, employing high end, gold standard SECTRA technology to share images across the region, making image viewing and reporting services amongst the best in the country. The Department has a multimillion-pound equipment management contract with Siemens Medical ensuring state of the art imaging equipment is installed and refreshed across all areas. The entire Radiology Department has undergone a comprehensive programme of equipment replacement and structural refurbishment under the auspices of the Imaging Infrastructure Support Service managed by Siemens Healthcare.
Please see the job description for further details.
Consultants;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 24th March 2025
Job Reference; 188-MD20125
This vacancy closes on or before; 17th February 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT Radiology
- Experience of Paediatric Radiology with at least 1 year of subspecialty training in a recognised centre.
- Independent performance and reporting of all general paediatric diagnostic imaging.
- Independent performance of pneumatic reduction of intussusception and standard emergency paediatric fluoroscopy or readiness to be trained in this technique
Desirable criteria
- MRCP or FRCS
- Publications in Paediatric Radiology
- Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology
- Experience of working in paediatric trauma imaging
- Independent performance of gastrojejunal feeding tube changes
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department
- Radiology-specific audits leading to change in practice.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Stuart Forbes
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 4480
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