Consultant Radiologist with a major interest in Cardiothoracic Radiology

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our team of 44 Consultants, as a Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging.

This new post has arisen through the expansion of the TLHC programme and increasing CTCA and CMR workload.   The successful applicant will be expected to participate in TLHC reporting, thoracic reporting, CT guided biopsies and cardiac CTCA.  The applicant will be expected to provide acute general and sub speciality imaging. The ability to report CMR is desirable but not essential.  We are a dynamic and innovative department. Portsmouth is host to the Portsmouth training scheme, providing training to 20 Specialist Registrars.

Key Responsibilities

Subspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings.  Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.

General Work

• Acute in-patient cross sectional imaging 
• On-call service. Currently 1:16
• Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrs
• Outsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs
• Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date 
• Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultra sonographers, including skill mix training.
• Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
• The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA).  One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home - home workstations are provided). Extra DCC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.  Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken. 

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email [email protected].

Please see Full Documents (Pending Royal College Approval)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent. 
• Subspecialty experience in Cardiothoracic  imaging

Desirable

• Management course or experience.
• Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic  imaging
• Experience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.
• BSTI Nodule analysis course.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT, thoracic cross-sectional reporting, leading both cancer and non cancer MDTs and Xray meetings and plain film interpretation.
• General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Desirable

• Fellowship level training in Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.
• Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Skills

Essential

• Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
• Demonstrable basic management skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
• Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.  

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.