Consultant Radiologist w SI Oncology Radiology

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 1 PA 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 SPA 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.

• 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.

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 organisations 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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