Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Specialty Doctor - Radiology CAH (Oct2026) (pdf)
Specialty Doctor - Radiology
Job Description

HSC VALUES
The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working
within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean?
What does this look like in
practice? - Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care for and
support. We work across Health and
Social Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
• I work with others and value
everyone’s contribution
• I treat people with respect and
dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help
people in both my own and other
teams
• I actively engage people on issues
that affect them
• I look for feedback and examples
of good practice, aiming to improve
where possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
• I am sensitive to the different
needs and feelings of others and
treat people with kindness
• I learn from others by listening
carefully to them
• I look after my own health and well-
being so that I can care for and
support others
Excellence
We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
• I put the people I care for and
support at the centre of all I do to
make a difference
• I take responsibility for my
decisions and actions
• I commit to best practice and
sharing learning, while continually
learning and developing
• I try to improve by asking ‘could we
do this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
• I am open and honest in order to
develop trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when
needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and
practice

JOB TITLE: Specialty Doctor
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
BASE/LOCATION: All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
The base hospital for this post is Craigavon Area Hospital however
the post holder may be required to work on any site within the
Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Mr D McClements – Interim Director of Surgery & Clinical Services
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Dr I Yousuf – Clinical Director of Radiology
OPERATIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Dr S Tariq – Divisional Medical Director – Cancer and Clinical
Services
SUMMARY OF POST
• This post will attract a salary of £61,542 - £99,216 pa.
• This is a full-time post (10PA’s with no on-call), however anyone interested in working
part-time / job share is also welcome to apply.
• This post has an attractive annual leave entitlement of a minimum of 5 weeks per annum
and up to a maximum of 6 weeks per annum (depending on previous experience) rising
to 6 weeks and 1 day after 7 years’ service (Specialty Doctor or equivalent level).
• The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with
expenses in any period of three years.
• A relocation package may also be available if required.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support team which
ensures all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports all
doctors through the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed corporate,
Consultant and SAS Leads for appraisal and revalidation.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as
laid down by the GMC and is committed to providing time and financial support for these
activities.
• The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated
with an NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many
additional benefits.

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
The Southern Health and
Social Care Trust is one of the
largest employers in Northern
Ireland and provides
integrated patient / person
centred services to a
population of c.388,688
people in the local areas of
Armagh, Banbridge,
Craigavon, Dungannon,
South Tyrone, Newry and
Mourne.
Employing over 15,000 staff,
the Trust provides a wide range of hospital, community and primary services. General
acute in-patient hospital services are located at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill
Hospital. Acute Mental Health and intellectual Disability in-patient hospital services are
located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Working in collaboration with GP’s and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based
health and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the
community. The Trust purchases some services, such as domiciliary, residential and
nursing care and day care from private and voluntary organisation.
SOUTHERNTRUST ETHNIC MINORITIES STAFF NETWORK
The Southern HSC Trust is an inclusive organisation, inclusive of different races, ethnicity
and cultural backgrounds. We believe that every employee should have the opportunity to
flourish and reach their full potential without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion we have established a Staff Support
Network to support our ethnic minority colleagues (this would include international doctors
and nurses). We would encourage all staff who self-identify as a member of an ethnic
minority group to join.
Such a network within the Trust provides an opportunity for individuals to come together in
a safe, welcoming and shared working environment, to share ideas, raise awareness of
challenges and provide support to each other.
RADIOLOGY DIVISION
SITES
The Southern Trust provides acute and elective radiology services in Craigavon Area Hospital
and Daisy Hill Hospital, with a 7 day service being provided for acute diagnostic

radiology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Dedicated breast and
Nuclear Imaging departments are sited in the Craigavon Area Hospital.
Further elective radiology services are provided in South Tyrone Hospital, Armagh
Community Hospital, Lurgan Hospital, Banbridge Health Centre and Portadown Health
Centre - in line with the ethos of providing patient services ‘in the right place, at the right time’.
The Southern Trust Radiology service is fully accredited via Quality Standard for Imaging
(QSI) and have adopted a continuous cycle for quality improvement.
RIS/PACS
The Southern Trust utilizes the regional Northern Ireland PACS solution with an integrated
RIS/PACS complete with voice recognition, advanced visualization and decision support
software. Home workstations are provided along with IT support and a programme of
calibration.
EQUIPMENT
Craigavon Area Hospital
New CT Suite 2 x Cannon Aquilion One Prism edition Spectral CT
CT Cannon Aquilion Prime, 128 slice 2016
MRI 2 x Siemens Magnatom Aera 1.5T, 2025
US Hitachi Avius (EUS & EBUS), 2012
2 x Canon AI600 (Room 1 and Room 8) 2019
Canon Ai700 (room 13 – Antenatal) 2022
2 x Canon AI800 (Room 7 and Room 14) 2022 and 2024
Canon Xario 200g Neonatal unit 2020
Lithotriptor, March 2024 (Dornier)
Trophon 2 x 4 2023
Fujifilm Arietta 850 EUS (room 1) 2020
Butterfly probe 2020
GE venue GO 2020
Endoanal probe- Fujifilm – 2025
Breast Service
· 2 x Hologic Dimensions with Tomo and Tomo Biopsy, CESM ready (2021, 2023)
1 x GE Senograph Pristina (2024)
· 2 x GE Senograph Pristina (mobile screening 2024)
3 x GE Logiq E10 (2022,2026)
Hologic Brevera (2021)
· Bard Encore (2021)
· Hologic Atec Sapphire (2024)
· Bard Elevation (2026)
Fluoroscopy Siemens Artis Zee with Pure
Siemens Artis Zee MP, 2024
Siemens Cios Flow x 3, 2023

Philips Pulsera BV x 2
Nuclear Med Symbia Intevo 6,
Symbia Pro-specta, 2024
Radiographic 2 x Siemens Ysio DR, 2013
2 x Siemens DR, 2024
Sirona & Belmont Dental DR, 2013
Fuji Go Plus mobile
Philips mobile
Agfa mobile
Daisy Hill Hospital
CT Cannon Aquilion Prime SP 2025
Cannon Aquilion Prime SP, (Modular unit- 2023)
MRI Siemens Magnatom Aera 1.5T (Mobile unit)
US 1 x Canon AI800 (room 1) 2022
2 x Canon AI600 (Room 2 and room 4) 2019
1 x Canon Ai700 (room 13 – Antenatal) 2021
Trophon 2 x 3 2023
Fluoroscopy Siemens Artis Zee, 2023
Siemens Cios Flow mobile Image intensifier , 2023
Radiographic Siemens Ysio DR, 2014
Carestream DRX Evolution rooms, 2016
Carestream mobile DR x 2, 2015
Newtom OPG, 2024
South Tyrone Hospital
CT Cannon Aquilion Prime SP 2025
Philips Incisive, 2024
US 1 x Canon AI600 (STH scan room) 2019
DEXA Hologic QDR, 2023
Radiographic Siemens Ysio DR, 2013
Siemens Ysio Max DR, 2023
Philips Mobile DR
Fluoroscopy Philips Pulsera Image intensifier

Portadown Health Centre
US 1 x Canon AI600 (PHC scan room) 2019
Trophon 2 x 1 2023
Radiographic Siemens Ysio Max, 2024
Banbridge Health Centre
US 1 x Canon AI800 (BBHC US room) 2024
Trophon 2 x 1 2023
Radiographic Carestream DR, (updated 2024)
Armagh Hospital
US 1 x Canon AI600 (ACH scan room 1) 2019
1 x Canon AI800 (ACH New room 2) 2024
Trophon 2 x 1 2023
Radiographic Siemens Ysio max, 2023
Lurgan Hospital
Radiographic Siemens Ysio Max, 2023
Agfa Mobile

RADIOLOGY IMAGING ACTIVITY
MEDICAL STAFF
2019 -
2020
2020-
2021
2021-
2022
2022-
2023
2023-
2024
2024-
2025
2025-2026
(COVID-
19)
CT 38007 29885 38124 44437 56811 58270 62097
MRI 16534 10969 11809 12816 18394 23436 24818
US(Non-Obs) 42796 28778 38890 38675 40522 42201 44400
US (Obstetric) 6089 5958 6037 5556 5476 5159 5164
Fluoroscopy 4608 2989 3664 4261 3884 4011 4085
Intervention 266 253 296 330 396 537 614
Radiographs 187419 137029 183720 190922 195985 199356 191935
DEXA 2594 1513 2067 1431 2049 2178 2430
Mammography
(Symptomatic)
6737 6480 6600 6774 5723 6958 6175
Mammography
(Screening)
11088 11132 11130 11125 12250 18265 15076
Nuclear Medicine 2141 1452 2243 2498 2429 2708 2704
Total 318279 235048 304580 318825 343919 363079 359498
Dr P Rice Gastrointestinal
Dr E Conlon General, Nonvascular interventional
Dr D Gracey Musculoskeletal, Cardiac
Dr J Yarr Paediatric imaging
Dr M Williams General and Urology
Dr S Porter Musculoskeletal, Nonvascular intervention
Dr R McConville Interventional, Cardiac, Urology
Dr L Johnston Breast imaging
Dr A Milligan Musculoskeletal, Cardiac
Dr P McGarry Neuroradiology, Head & Neck
Dr I Yousuf Musculoskeletal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory
Dr S Khan Breast
Dr C McKeown, Gastrointestinal, Gynae imaging
Dr C Magee Gastrointestinal, GI intervention

RADIOGRAPHIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Interim Director of Cancer & Clinical Services Mr D McClements
Head of Diagnostics Ms L Hynds
Lead Radiographers (Band 8) 4
Radiographers 180 WTE
Practitioners 5.5 WTE
Assistants 19 WTE
Nurses 5 WTE
Clerical 34 WTE
OFFICE AND SECRETARIAL SUPPORT
Shared office facilities and secretarial support are provided within the division. There are 3
WTE medical secretaries.
DUTIES OF THE POST:
The post holder will:
• Have training and experience in General Radiology reporting.
• Be expected to undertake those examinations which would be encountered in an Acute
Hospital.
• Demonstrate experience in General CT, Ultrasound, MRI and plain film reporting within
agreed competencies.
• Be expected to provide basic life support care for patients with potential IV contrast
reaction related to radiology imaging.
• Be able to travel and work from other trust sites as required.
• Be part of a Radiology team with responsibility for assigned radiology work performed in
the directorate which includes Daisy Hill Hospital, Lurgan Hospital, Banbridge Polyclinic,
South Tyrone Hospital (STH) and Armagh Community Hospital.
• Be expected to keep up to date with innovations and ideas within the profession, and
within the Health Service, and will work with other professionals towards improvement of
the service.
• Be required to participate in a planned programme of Medical Audit with colleagues at
Hospital and Area level.
Dr R Martin Paediatric and MSK imaging.
Dr K Quinn Gynae imaging
Dr M Fawzy General and Nuclear Medicine
Dr T Lynch Nuclear Medicine Lead Radiologist
Dr R Connolly Urology, Cardiac, Respiratory imaging
Dr S McGarry General Radiologist, Regional Diagnostic Centre
Dr S Toner Gynae and Cardiac imaging
Dr A Daly Breast, Head and Neck imaging
Dr Yasrab Neuroradiology
Dr S Alias Urology and Gynae radiology
Dr C Sharma Paediatric radiology
Dr B Bhoir Neuroradiology (Locum)
Dr H Shah Chest Radiology (Locum)
Dr A Aravind Interventional, Cardiac and GI Radiology
Dr R Ninan Middle Tier doctor (Locum)

• Have continuing responsibility for the patients under his/her care.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Trust supports the requirements for CPD, as laid down by the Royal College and is
committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
REVALIDATION
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College to
ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors
going through the revalidation process.
PROPOSED JOB PLAN / ROTA PATTERN
A provisional job plan is outlined below which illustrates the content, but not necessarily the
distribution of the individual fixed sessions. It is indicative only and may be subject to change
following discussion with your clinical manager to deliver against service delivery.
Mon
TIME
WORK ACTIVITY
HOURS
Total
DCC SPA APA EPA
09.00 – 13.00
US list (STH) 4
8
13:00 – 17:00
MRI (STH) 4
Tues

09.00 – 13.00
MRI (STH) 4
8
13.00 – 17.00
CT (STH) 4
Wed

09.00 – 13.00
SPA 4
8
13.00 – 15.00
SPA/Admin 2 2
Thur

09.00 – 13.00
US list 4
8
13.00 – 17.00
Plain film reporting 4
Fri

09.00 – 13.00
Plain film reporting 4
8
13.00 – 17.00
MDT/CT reporting 4
TOTAL HOURS 34 6 40
TOTAL PAs 8.5 1.5 10
Programmed Activities Number of PAs
Direct Clinical Care 8.5
Supporting Professional Activities 1.5 (for 12 months)
Total PA’s 10
Balance between Direct Clinical Care and Other Programmed Activities
The Trust expects that all SAS Doctor undertake a minimum of 1 SPA’s (4 hours) in their
job plan every week, however it has been agreed by the Medical Director that all new SAS
appointments will be allocated 1.5 SPA’s per week for a period of 12 months to facilitate
induction and orientation into the organisation and the role. This position will be reviewed
after the SAS doctor completes 12 months in post.

The Trust also recognises that there are various activities as identified by all the Divisional
Medical Directors in each directorate and approved by the Medical Director where
additional SPA time will be necessary. Where a newly appointed consultant will be involved
in these additional SPA commitments, the precise balance of Programmed Activities in
their job plan will be reviewed on appointment and agreed as part of their individual Job
Plan review. These Supporting Professional Activities may include participation in training
of other staff, medical education, continuing professional development, formal teaching of
other staff, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local clinical
governance activities are recognised within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Programmed Activities for additional HPSS responsibilities and external duties will also be
allocated for special responsibilities that have been formally approved and/or appointed by
the Trust.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
This post will be contracted in accordance with Specialty Doctor 2021 (SAS) Terms and
Conditions which can be viewed by Clicking Here
For informal queries regarding this post please contact Dr Imran Yousuf – Clinical Director of
Radiology – Craigavon Area Hospital. Email: Imran.Yousuf@southerntrust.hscni.net
RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of
openness and transparency.
2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and
act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’
policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own
actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety
arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her
manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for
patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct
expected of all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the
standards of conduct and behaviors’ required during and after employment with the
Trust. Professional staff are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their
own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies including for example:
• Smoke Free policy

• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your
designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection
prevention and control.
7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or
used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate
and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including
emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public,
with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998.
Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on
records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full
participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, to maximise his/her potential
and continue to meet the demands of the post.
9. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of
service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom
he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and
respectful manner.
This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to review
in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but
should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties
of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within
the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

JOB TITLE Specialty Doctor
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Radiology / Surgery & Clinical Services
LOCATION: Craigavon Area Hospital
SALARY £61,542 - £99,216 per annum
HOURS Full-Time
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make
it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in
you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration
E1
Hold Full registration with the General Medical
Council with Licence to Practice or be eligible for
immediate application to register with the GMC
1
Shortlisting
by
Application
Form
E2
Have at least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training
(or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible
basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training
programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in
a relevant specialty;
OR
Have equivalent experience and competencies.
Other E3
Hold a full current driving license valid for use in
Northern Ireland and have access to a car on
appointment.
2
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/
selection stage:
Knowledge /
Skills / Abilities
E4 All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and
spoken English that are adequate to enable effective
communication about medical topics with patients and
colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the
following:
Interview
1
If successful at interview, applicants will be required to provide proof of their GMC application. Applicants
must be registered, with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
2
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving
but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Visit NI Direct website to check if a driving licence issued outside Northern Ireland is valid for use.

That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical
training in English OR have the following scores in the
academic International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7,
Writing 7.
However, if applicants believe that they have adequate
communication skills but do not fit into one of the
examples they need to provide evidence.
E5 Have appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply
sound clinical judgement to problems.
E6 Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit
and research.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related
criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form
how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience /
Qualifications
D1 Have subspeciality experience in radiology.
Shortlisting
by
Application
Form
D2 Hold a higher degree/diploma e.g. FRCR. or show
evidence of equivalent qualification
Ref No: 738260XX Date: October 2026
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the
required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly
demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below,
using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation
reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must
clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is
made– if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry
out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can
be confirmed.

Successful applicants:
• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting
salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has
experience relevant & equivalent to the post.
• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1
st
day of their employment. A number of
flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working,
Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours,
Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some
or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants
are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be
available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them
achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.
THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER