Job summary
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust wishes to invite applications for the post of a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging.
The Parapet Unit is a dedicated stand-alone Breast Surgical Outpatient and Imaging facility located in the historic town of Windsor with easy access to London and Heathrow.
The Parapet Breast Unit provides Breast Screening and Symptomatic services to the local population and is acknowledged as a flagship service for the Trust with an outstanding local reputation for providing a high quality and comprehensive service.
The Service consistently meets the National Screening Targets, 2WW referrals, 31 and 62 day targets and was highly commended at the last Breast Screening QA visit for many areas of good practice..
The successful candidate would be joining a cohesive and motivated team of Consultant Breast Radiologists, Advanced Radiographic Practitioners, Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons and Oncologists.
The General Radiology and on call service is based at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough and Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot.
Candidates wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practise and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible to be on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
This job is for a locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging. The job is a full time post comprising of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), inclusive of on call commitment.
PURPOSE OF JOB:To provide a full General Radiology service for the Trust with a special interest in BreastScreening and Symptomatic imaging.
Audit & Clinical Governance
A half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching. All elective work is cancelled for this session and staff are expected to attend and participate as part of clinical governance and audit arrangements. There is also a learning and discrepancy meeting. All CPD requirements must be met.
Directorate Consultant meetings are held monthly and are chaired by the Clinical Lead.
On CallThe post requires participation in the on call rota.
Teaching
The general radiology department are currently hosting radiology trainees from the Kent,Surrey and Surrey Deanery.
About us
Frimley Health is a leading innovative NHS foundation Trust which came into being on October 1st, 2014. It provides hospital services for 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites including Frimley Park near Camberley, Heatherwood at Ascot, and Wexham Park at Slough. Diagnostic and outpatient services are also run from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Bracknell, Gerrards Cross, Maidenhead and Windsor. This post will be based at the Parapet King Edward V11th Windsor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
- Full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Knowledge of legislation relating to Radiology e.g.: IR(ME)R 2000
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of RCR Professional code of Conduct
- Knowledge of the latest RCR and NICE guidance
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of General Radiology including cross sectional imaging CT, MRI & Ultrasound
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and Radiological problems
Specific Competencies
- Experience in breast Radiology
- Able to evaluate own Radiological practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Able to manage own time effectively and prioritise work accordingly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
- Full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Knowledge of legislation relating to Radiology e.g.: IR(ME)R 2000
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of RCR Professional code of Conduct
- Knowledge of the latest RCR and NICE guidance
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of General Radiology including cross sectional imaging CT, MRI & Ultrasound
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and Radiological problems
Specific Competencies
- Experience in breast Radiology
- Able to evaluate own Radiological practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Able to manage own time effectively and prioritise work accordingly
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Knowledge of latest RCR and Nice guidance relating to breast imaging
- Evidence of research activity
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Well grounded experience in all areas of Radiology
- Ability to evaluate own practice
- Experience in teaching
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
Professional
Essential
- Understanding principles of audit
Desirable
- Able to demonstarte effective leadership skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Knowledge of latest RCR and Nice guidance relating to breast imaging
- Evidence of research activity
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Well grounded experience in all areas of Radiology
- Ability to evaluate own practice
- Experience in teaching
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
Professional
Essential
- Understanding principles of audit
Desirable
- Able to demonstarte effective leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
