Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist to join the existing team of 50 Consultants to provide specialist Musculoskeletal imaging in addition to general radiology services. Additional subspecialty interests would also be welcomed. This is an additional post commencing at a time of significant and exciting developments within the trust, to support expansion of imaging capacity through the development of a fully NHS-owned and operated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in the city centre.

Derriford Hospital is a major trauma centre and most of the regional specialist units, including cardiothoracics, are located here. The trust has received significant central funding as part of the Future Hospitals Programme (FHP) to redevelop the site, with a new build opening September 2025 providing a new Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Interventional radiology suites, and emergency theatres, each area with its own dedicated imaging facilities. Central funding has also been secured for the CDC development which will encompass 2 CT, 2 MR, 2 plain film and 4 ultrasound suites providing diagnostic services in the centre of Plymouth. This is also due to open in September 2025 and will provide dedicated consultant office and reporting space in a purpose-built city-centre environment.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful applicant will complement a team of 5 FTE consultant radiologists, consultant MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer to deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology.  The team members are core members of the regional Sarcoma team.  The team also provides an innovative one stop service for Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Patients. Every effort will be made to accommodate the subspecialty interests of the successful applicant. There is an established track record of research and innovation in the department. Strong links to the University of Plymouth provide excellent opportunities for research.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth’s stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.

The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E.  There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners,2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms.  There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.