Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Oncology and Cancer Imaging

Consultant Radiologist with interest Oncology and Cancer Imaging

This is a replacement post in the Imaging service – Clinical Support & Imaging Management Group (CSI CMG). The post holder will join an established team of Oncology and GIGU radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. The post holder will join the comprehensive diagnostic body rota 1 in 30 plus delivering diagnostic oncology/Abdominal reporting across the UHL, subject to required skills if they are available.

It is expected that the post holder will take part in the provision of emergency imaging across the UHL.

This is a new consultant post. The post holder will be expected to work closely in the team with the existing radiologists to support the continuing development of imaging within UHL as a whole.

The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole 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 in consultation with consultant colleagues.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:-

To undertake programmed activities in Oncology and Gastrointestinal imaging. Opportunities for development of the existing service and they will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust. To support the provision of imaging in oncology and haematology. To assist oncologists with radiotherapy. To review oncology imaging performed as an emergency within and out of hours. To lead/take part in MDTs including lymphoma/Myeloma depending on the needs of department

To contribute to in-patient ultrasound imaging if needed

To contribute to an interventional list for US and CT guided biopsies/drainages if with suitable Intervention skill. To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midland Deanery (South) radiology training scheme. To supervise and train skill-mix radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated roles. Supervise junior medical staff. To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and administration. To support emergency imaging across UHL. To take part in the diagnostic on-call rota within UHL and assist in the provision of weekend radiological support for the Service.

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aejaz Syed Job title: Head of Service Imaging Email address: aejaz.syed@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0116 2583275