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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
432-MC2822
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester
Town
Colchester
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/03/2026 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Radiology-SI in Paediatric imaging & Neuro-imaging

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 Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).

We are inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in paediatric and neuro Imaging.

Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio) and must be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective service to meet the needs of local people within the resources available.

The post holder will: 

•    Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care
•    Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
•    Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
•    Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
•    Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

The post holders’ duties will be primarily based at the Colchester General Hospital. The timetable will include 8.5 direct clinical care sessions (1PA DCC currently for oncall) and 1.5 supporting programmed activities (SPA). 1 SPA is usually off-site. The Candidate will be expected to share with colleagues a commitment to the general reporting, Duty radiology, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT depending on interests and experience.

 

Working for our 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 job plan will consist of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week:

•    8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions
•    1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)

Typically includes audit, governance, CPD, teaching, and appraisal
1 SPA is usually delivered off-site
The job plan will be reviewed annually and adjusted, if necessary, in discussion with the Clinical Lead and General Manager.

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 radiographic staff including radiology SpRs and other departmental staff as necessary

•    Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GMC
  • Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by interview date
  • FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Another subspecialty interest/experience to complement the department

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Mohamed Kasem
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01206 747474
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