Consultant in Diagnostic Radiology

at  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

These post are intended to maintain and develop the existing radiology service with the move to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital from October 2024. The successful candidates will be general radiologists with Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their CCT at the time of interview. Wide training and experience in general radiology as well as experience in cross-sectional imaging is required. Experience in the following subspecialties is desirable - Uro Radiology, Gynae radiology, Paediatric Radiology and MSK Radiology - to complement the skills of consultant group. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department
The posts will include sessions at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, Sandwell Hospital and City Hospital and the post-holder will be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites, but with minimal cross site travel.
The department has established a DUTY radiologist in the working week, who is the main point of contact, with calls screened by a secretary, minimising interruptions in remaining reporting sessions.
This post is for consultant radiologists with special interest in a number of areas including MSK, Uro-radiology, Gynae and Paediatrics.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

WE HAVE THREE NEWLY EMERGING STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:

Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
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