Consultant Paediatric Radiologist - Sheffield, United Kingdom - National Health Service

Description

Job summarySheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) are looking for an enthusiastic radiologist with specialist paediatric radiology training to join our team of 6 paediatric radiologists.

Applications are invited from candidates with general and specialist paediatric radiology training and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in radiology (or who will be within 6 months of being issued with their CCT at the time of interview).Applicants for this post should demonstrate sub-specialist training in paediatric radiology at a recognised tertiary paediatric centre with additional specialist training and expertise in tertiary paediatric interventional radiology (including PCNL), ENT and Nuclear MedicineThe post is for 9 Programmed activities.

Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Consultant colleaguesMain duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues at SCFT, be responsible for providing daytime and on-call specialist Imaging Services at Sheffield Children's Hospital and Jessop Wing Special Care Baby Unit (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - STHFT).The services will include general paediatric radiology (plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI & fluoroscopy).

The South Yorkshire training scheme (STHFT) provide first on-call registrar cover for general paediatric imaging (ie. CT and ultrasound) with Consultants first on call for fluoroscopic studies, imaging of inflicted injury, MRI and neonatal imaging.
There will be an on-call commitment of 1 in 7.

Weeknight on-call is from 5pm to 9 am the following morning & weekend on-call is from 5 pm Friday to 9 am Monday.

The post may include one day working off-site in a District General Hospital (approximately every 4 weeks).Together with the sub-speciality paediatric radiologists at SCH the appointee will help to provide specialist support at SCH for -Interventional radiology (biopsy and drainage procedures, PCNL)Nuclear Medicine (vetting requests, liaising with the Nuclear medicine radiographers and reporting studies)ENT radiology (vetting requests, reporting studies and communicating with the ENT team (with shared responsibility for running the monthly ENT Radiology MDT)About usSheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."Outstanding patient careBrilliant place to workLeader in children's healthOur commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work.

This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place.

Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact - Iwan Roberts Tel Email- iwan.netInterviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th June.

Inclusive Recruitment & SelectionWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative.

Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive.

We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:

Catherine.netWe are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.

netTrust ValuesThe Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respectAccountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibilityRespect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusionExcellence delivering a high-quality standard of carePerson Specification

Qualifications & Training

EssentialFRCR or equivalent higher qualification.
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT

Knowledge/ Previous Experience

EssentialCompletion of sub-speciality training in pediatric radiology in an approved location (as determined by the relevant Royal College committees)Current independent experience in delivering consultant-level on-call (including the imaging of neonatal bilious vomiting)Substantial experience in paediatric interventional radiology (including PCNL) with recent independent experience of biopsy and drainageCurrent experience in the vetting and reporting of paediatric nuclear medicine studiesCurrent experience in the support of a paediatric ENT service (vetting, reporting, communication and running a paediatric ENT MDT)Competence in the replacement of gastro-jejunal tubes (non-GA)

Previous Training Managment/ Audit

EssentialBasic experience in management.
Clear involvement in auditUnderstanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Academic

EssentialHas interest in research and has undertaken audit projects

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

EssentialLeadership skillsAbility to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary teamGood communication skills, particularly in dealing with medical colleagues, nurses, children and parents both within the service and with other TrustsFlexible/Adaptable/ EnthusiasticHigh level of personal organization

Other Requirements

EssentialEvidence of a strong commitment to teaching.
DesirableGood IT skills.

Demonstrates Trust Values

EssentialCompassion, Accountability, Respect and ExcellenceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSheffield Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressSheffield Childrens Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2THEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Radiologist and Radiology Team LeadIwan Robertsiwan.net Date posted25 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

pro-rata per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Part-time

Reference number Job locationsSheffield Childrens Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2TH