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Job summary Applications are invited for the post of consultant radiologist. The expansion of the department, accelerated by the opening of Community Diagnostic Centres, has provided the capacity to increase our consultant numbers. The role involves integrating into well-established teams but also to develop, with support, new areas of interest. A contribution to the department's general work is expected but most subspecialist interests can be accommodated. The ethos of the department is to provide an excellent patient experience through team work, both internally and with our clinical colleagues. The Radiology service encompasses the departments at James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. As part of the Teesside Community Diagnostic Centre collaboration there are also scanners at the Stockton Hub and Redcar Hospital spoke site. We also provide imaging, plain film and ultrasound, at five smaller units across the region. Main duties of the job There are over 300 people working within the department. These include 21 consultant radiologists, 15 radiology SpRs, 120 radiographers, 40 advanced practitioners and 13 nurses. The combined imaging facilities consist of 8 CT scanners (2 dual source), 6 MRI (including a 3T), 17 ultrasound rooms, 3 fluoroscopy rooms and 2 hybrid endovascular suite. There is also an on-site PET-CT, SPECT-CT and gamma camera. The Centre has its own four bed and two recliner Day Unit with a supporting team of skilled nurses and radiographers to support patient intervention and diagnostic procedures. Our team of Consultant Radiologists work together and closely with other clinical colleagues. Weekly MDTs and clinical meetings are held across all specialties to promote best practice and patient outcomes. We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague to join this team and help expand and develop the Radiology service. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the Tees Valley, comprising of James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, Friarage Hospital in Northallerton and several community hospitals. South Tees offers several major tertiary services, including cardiothoracics and vascular surgery, neurosciences, renal dialysis, a large radiotherapy centre and is a Major Trauma Centre. James Cook is unique within the UK, for a hospital of its size, in having all its major specialties on a single site. The Trust is a teaching centre for under and post graduate medical education and has a Radiology registrar training programme. Details Date posted 12 June 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 328-S-MED-0306 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BWJob description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. A typical 10 PA job plan will include 2 sessions of SPA. The DCC will consist of (not exclusively) interventional sessions, reporting relevant imaging, case preparation, patient counselling and MDT cover. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. A typical 10 PA job plan will include 2 sessions of SPA. The DCC will consist of (not exclusively) interventional sessions, reporting relevant imaging, case preparation, patient counselling and MDT cover. Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialFull GMC registration FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification. Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC DesirableTraining in appraisal techniques Clinical experience and effectiveness EssentialExperience across the breadth of general radiology Evidence of clinical audit DesirableEvidence of research or innovative service development Management and administrative experience EssentialAbility to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy DesirableManagement training Teaching and training experiences EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff Desirableteaching skills/experience Personal attributes EssentialCaring attitude to patients Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Good organisational and management skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialFull GMC registration FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification. Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC DesirableTraining in appraisal techniques Clinical experience and effectiveness EssentialExperience across the breadth of general radiology Evidence of clinical audit DesirableEvidence of research or innovative service development Management and administrative experience EssentialAbility to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy DesirableManagement training Teaching and training experiences EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff Desirableteaching skills/experience Personal attributes EssentialCaring attitude to patients Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Good organisational and management skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr