Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in GI Imaging
This post will be joining a compliment of 34 Consultant Radiologists responsible for the provision of Radiological services to Swansea (in Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals). This is a new post joining 5 GI radiologists. Swansea is the referral centre for pancreatic surgery in South Wales generating lots of interesting cases. The successful applicant will attend colorectal, pancreatic and several smaller MDTs on a rota. Non vascular interventional and / or Endoscopic Ultrasound skills are desirable but not essential. The post will be based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea with sessions in Neath Port Talbot Hospital and Singleton hospital. Morriston Hospital is strategically placed on the M4 corridor, has a major Accident and Emergency Department and offers a wide range of general medical and general surgical services to the population of Swansea. The hospital hosts a number of sub-regional, regional and supra-regional specialist services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the general on-call rota for Swansea, which is currently on a 1 in 18 basis, covering inpatient scanning at Morriston. They will also be taking part in a hot‑reporting rota covering urgent in‑patient CT reporting. The successful applicant will attend colorectal, pancreatic and several smaller MDTs on a rota. Non vascular interventional skills are desirable but not essential. Access to ultrasound, fluoroscopy and CT imaging guidance is available across all three sites. The Health Board has committed to enhancing radiology provision on weekends. Currently, a predictable on‑call session, i.e. a resident session, is offered each weekend day between 11 pm and 3 pm in exchange for time back in lieu. This may change depending on the needs of the department. Home Tele‑Radiology is accessible via a laptop with VPN access, enabling MPR capabilities. Currently, there are 13 trainees on rotation in Swansea.
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the general on‑call rota (1 in 18) covering inpatient scanning at Morriston.
- Participate in the hot‑reporting rota for urgent in‑patient CT reporting.
- Attend colorectal, pancreatic and several smaller MDTs on a rota.
- Non‑vascular interventional skills are desirable but not essential.
- Access ultrasound, fluoroscopy and CT imaging guidance across all three sites.
- Participate in predictable on‑call sessions (resident) on weekends, offering time back in lieu; may change as needed.
- Use Home Tele‑Radiology via laptop with VPN access, enabling MPR capabilities.
Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Qualifications
- Registered with the GMC.
- FRCR.
- On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.
- Licensed to practice.
- Teaching qualification / higher qualification in medical education.
Experience
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi‑disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service.
- Values partnership with other agencies.
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff.
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit.
- Experience of development of services.
- Experience of research in radiology.
Skills
- Effective leadership, ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Understands and can apply the principles of prudent healthcare.
- Understands the importance of effective team working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly.
- Demonstrates learning in improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service.
- Clinical skills – ability to report general radiology, GI specific examinations.
- Ability to perform general intervention.
- Understands information systems and technology.
- Ability to undertake on‑call.
- Ability to perform non‑vascular intervention.
Personal Attributes
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service.
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development.
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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