Consultant Radiologist (Upper GI) inShrewsbury inShrewsbury PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

Consultant Radiologists are required at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a busy and expanding Department.The posts will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format, with an agreed overall sessional make up as described below. Any potential candidate who wishes to be considered for a part-time or flexible working arrangement is also welcome to apply.

oDuties will include the reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites for our inpatient as well as outpatient population, also to include the various community hospital locations in Shropshire and our Community Diagnostic Centre.oTo develop and maintain advanced clinical skills relating to Upper GI patients.oYou will be expected to work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements and will be required to participate in the general on-call rota (1:19 cross county on call). Prospective cover of annual and study leave is in place.oYou will also be expected to be involved in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants. You will be involved in the training of junior Radiology staff.oTo develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.oTo have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. Weekly attendance at Upper GI MDT is anticipated.oTo deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.oTo follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

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A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.