Job overview

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologists with an interest in Cardiothoracic imaging to work within a cohesive and supportive team, to provide a quality service in our Radiology department.

They would join a team of Consultant Radiologists to provide high quality diagnostic imaging service across Gateshead and contribute to our Cardiothoracic imaging service. The focus is very much on team work and we pride ourselves on the quality services we deliver. We have a full complement of radiographers, sonographers and nurses who work alongside the consultant team. Our strategy is one of growth and development both of our team in terms of new roles and advanced practice and in new scanners to support the latest techniques. 

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services and is a Cancer Centre for different cancer types such as lung and bowel. We are also the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre.

The appointees will have relevant general cross-sectional imaging experience to face the challenges of the post, which should include sub specialist training in cardiothoracic imaging. They will be a resilient, team player who wishes to join a department that is cohesive, friendly and hard-working. Applicants are required to hold the FRCR.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The applicant will have general radiology duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the opportunity to work flexibly from home or at our Community Diagnostic Centre. They would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list):

1. Contribute to the team of radiologists, participating in acute and outpatient reporting including any relevant subspeciality work.

2. Actively contribute to the multi professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service.

3. Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Radiology Department.

4. Participate in the teaching, regular audit and managerial activities of the Radiology department.

5. Contribute to the MDT work within their subspecialist interest.

6. Work flexibly within the team in order to provide a high-quality service.

7. Be committed to continuing professional development to assist in furthering themselves and the department. 

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.