Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 432-MI2823
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ipswich
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist w SI Oncology Radiology
Consultant
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).
We are inviting applications for a full time post, Consultant Radiologist - General Radiology with subspecialty interest in Oncology radiology.
Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio) and must be on the Specialist Register.
The standard job plan attracts 10 PAs, of which initially 8.5 are for Direct Clinical Care (including 1PA for on-call) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities. However, applicants who would like to work fewer PAs are welcome to apply, with the sessions and working pattern to be agreed between the post holder and the clinical director.
The 1.5 support activity (SPAs) will cover audit, administration, teaching, job planning, appraisal preparation etc. Additional SPA time may be given for work on specific tasks which benefit the Directorate or Trust, as agreed with the Clinical Service Lead.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices
• Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service through positive collaboration with colleagues
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Have appropriate medical secretary support and office space, together with IT and internet facilities
Working for our organisation
Working for the Organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holders’ duties will be primarily based at Ipswich Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust including Colchester site.
The post-holder will:
• Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
• Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her. Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
• Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiology specialty trainees, radiographic staff and other departmental staff as necessary
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and service improvement initiatives.
The department is particularly looking for a candidate with clinical experience in a full range of gynaecological and thoracic imaging. Ideally the appointee would be able to independently perform and report pelvic US and MRI imaging, chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiothoracic CT.
Participation in both gynaecology and respiratory cancer MDT meetings will be timetabled and the post-holder will provide cover in conjunction with colleagues. Adequate preparation time will be allocated in line with RCR guidelines.
The trust is currently expanding the local lung cancer screening service, which is expected to cover the whole eligible catchment by 2027. There will be opportunities for the post-holder to become involved in this project.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration and Specialist accreditation or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree MD / PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to supervise and report general and cross-sectional imaging
- Ability to perform general ultrasound techniques
- Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship / evidence of subspecialty training experience
Research Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge/experience of research in the Radiology field
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation at National / International meetings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Avi Basu
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01473 703380
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