Consultant Radiologist

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified Consultant Radiologist to join their team.

The Consultant Radiologist will play a key role in diagnostic imaging, image interpretation, interventional procedures (if applicable), multidisciplinary team participation, and the advancement of radiology services in alignment with national standards and hospital policies.

1. Clinical Duties:

   • Provide a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service including plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy.

   • Perform image-guided procedures (biopsies, drainages, etc.) as required by the hospital's service scope.

   • Provide timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate radiology reports.

2. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Involvement:

   • Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings (e.g., oncology, orthopaedics, GI, etc.).

   • Collaborate with referring clinicians to optimize patient care and diagnostic strategy.

3. On-call Service:

   • Participate in the on-call rota (frequency varies by hospital).

   • Provide urgent and emergency imaging interpretation outside of normal working hours.

4. Governance and Quality:

   • Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and local protocols.

   • Engage in audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

   • Maintain a safe and efficient radiology department in collaboration with radiographers and radiology nurses.

5. Teaching & Training:

   • Teach and supervise junior doctors, radiographers, and medical students.

   • Participate in postgraduate medical education and CME activities.

6. Administrative:

   • Maintain clinical records and comply with GDPR and HSE data protection policies.

   • Assist in service planning, including equipment upgrades and workflow improvements.

To be eligible, you must:

1. Professional Registration:

   • Be registered (or be eligible to register) as a Consultant in the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland, in the Specialty of Radiology.

2. Experience:

   • Sufficient experience in general radiology (usually a minimum of 5 years post-graduate, with 2 years in specialty training).

   • Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., breast, MSK, neuro, GI, interventional) is often desirable but not always required.

3. Language Requirement:

   • Demonstrate proficiency in English.

     Desirable Skills and Attributes

   • Subspecialty interest aligned with hospital needs (e.g., Breast Imaging, Neuroradiology, Paediatrics, Interventional Radiology).

   • Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

   • Willingness to engage in service development and quality assurance.