Consultant Radiologist

Overview

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified Consultant Radiologist to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties:
  • Provide a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service including plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy.
  • Perform image-guided procedures (biopsies, drainages, etc.) as required by the hospital's service scope.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate radiology reports.
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Involvement:
  • Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings (e.g., oncology, orthopaedics, GI, etc.).
  • Collaborate with referring clinicians to optimize patient care and diagnostic strategy.
• On-call Service:
  • Participate in the on-call rota (frequency varies by hospital).
  • Provide urgent and emergency imaging interpretation outside of normal working hours.
• Governance and Quality:
  • Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and local protocols.
  • Engage in audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe and efficient radiology department in collaboration with radiographers and radiology nurses.
• Teaching & Training:
  • Teach and supervise junior doctors, radiographers, and medical students.
  • Participate in postgraduate medical education and CME activities.
• Administrative:
  • Maintain clinical records and comply with GDPR and HSE data protection policies.
  • Assist in service planning, including equipment upgrades and workflow improvements.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• Professional Registration:
  • Be registered (or be eligible to register) as a Consultant in the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland, in the Specialty of Radiology.
• Experience:
  • Sufficient experience in general radiology (usually a minimum of 5 years post-graduate, with 2 years in specialty training).
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., breast, MSK, neuro, GI, interventional) is desirable.
• Language Requirement:
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English.
  • Desirable Skills and Attributes
  • Subspecialty interest aligned with hospital needs (e.g., Breast Imaging, Neuroradiology, Paediatrics, Interventional Radiology).
  • Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to engage in service development and quality assurance.