Job summary
Applications are sought for the post of Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Imaging. The applicant will require previous experience working within Breast Imaging, preferably with NHS experience. The job plan will include sessions in general radiology to maintain and develop cross-sectional imaging skills required to support the post. (Please see attached job description for detailed breakdown)
The Breast Unit at JPUH is situated adjacent to Broadland Suite, facilitating one stop diagnostic breast clinics. JPUH is also a national breast screening centre. There is a good working relationship between all specialties involved in the delivery of breast care, and the radiology department plays a key role in achieving cancer targets and maintaining the current high quality of care provided to our local population.
Main duties of the job
Routine activities will include diagnostic breast imaging, interventional procedures including Magseed localisation and vacuum excision, reporting of MRIs and staging scans, and weekly participation with a key role in the Breast MDT.
Breast screening and symptomatic mammography services are provided and a major refurbishment of the breast suite has recently been completed with installation of full field digital mammography equipment for both screening and symptomatic work.
The cross sectional imaging department has 3 working areas in the Trust. We have 2 Philips CT scanners with iterative recons -a Brilliance iCT 256 and an Ingenuity 128. We undertake cardiac scanning and are looking to develop a CTC service. In addition, the CT scanning service is supported by a mobile CT provider 5 days a week.
MR scanning is undergoing transformation and has a newly built department housing a Siemens Sola and soon to be delivered GE scanner - both 1.5t. This service is also supported by an external provider 7 days a week.
The hospital has funding for a DAC under the government roll out which will include additional imaging equipment and this should be operational from 2023.
About us
James Paget University Hospital is a research active trust recruiting, on average, approximately 700 patients per year into studies. Participation in research is actively encouraged and supported by the Trust Board and Governing Body and we are particularly interested in recruiting clinicians with experience of participating in clinical trials.
We are located in Gorleston in Norfolk; a stone's throw away from beautiful sandy beaches and just minutes from the Norfolk Broads and rural countryside, offering the perfect work life balance. The medieval town of Great Yarmouth and the nearby city of Norwich provide a large variety of cultural and culinary highlights.
The James Paget University Hospital as well as the Norfolk and Waveney Hospitals Group comprised of the three acts hospitals in our Integrated Care System are committed to increasing our level of digital maturity through our ongoing digital programmes. The successful candidate will be encouraged to actively engage with and participate in digital transformation both within their department and in trust wide programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is based at the James Paget University Hospital which is a 500 bed university hospital providing most major surgical and medical specialties to the coastal areas of East Norfolk and North Suffolk. The Trust achieved NHS Foundation Trust status as of 1st August 2006. The JPUH have been given an overall rating of Good, following the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which took place in 2019. This places us in the top 30% of acute trusts in the country.
The radiology department is equipped to a high standard and is fully digital with GE PACS in use since 2005, supported by a modern RIS (CRIS) which has been recently upgraded with voice recognition software. We are in the process of developing home reporting and network sharing capacity.
See Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is based at the James Paget University Hospital which is a 500 bed university hospital providing most major surgical and medical specialties to the coastal areas of East Norfolk and North Suffolk. The Trust achieved NHS Foundation Trust status as of 1st August 2006. The JPUH have been given an overall rating of Good, following the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which took place in 2019. This places us in the top 30% of acute trusts in the country.
The radiology department is equipped to a high standard and is fully digital with GE PACS in use since 2005, supported by a modern RIS (CRIS) which has been recently upgraded with voice recognition software. We are in the process of developing home reporting and network sharing capacity.
See Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- FRCR or Equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Radiology or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCS or other postgraduate degree
- NHS BSP Accreditation
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty of Radiology
- Experienced in all modalities used in General Radiology
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Able to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department, eg: breast or interventional radiology
- Experience in PACS / CRIS radiology systems
- Experienced in basic interventional radiology
- Training in a sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing consultants.
- Experience of committee work/project management
- Experience of involvement in a major digital transformation programme ( such as implementation of a clinical information system) or previous experience/ training in Clinical Informatics
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and other staff and agencies
- individual, multiprofessional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff & medical students
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job escription
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based consultant
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
- Computer Literate
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Energy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressure
- Good previous attendance record
- Knowledge of the NHS wider strategy, including modernisation agenda, sustainable transformation plans and the implications for service development
- Physically fit for post. Completion of Trust's Occupational Health assessment. Full immunisation status including Hep B & Hep C status
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self development equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Commitment to modern practices.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post, including valid UK driving license
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- FRCR or Equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Radiology or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCS or other postgraduate degree
- NHS BSP Accreditation
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty of Radiology
- Experienced in all modalities used in General Radiology
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Able to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department, eg: breast or interventional radiology
- Experience in PACS / CRIS radiology systems
- Experienced in basic interventional radiology
- Training in a sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing consultants.
- Experience of committee work/project management
- Experience of involvement in a major digital transformation programme ( such as implementation of a clinical information system) or previous experience/ training in Clinical Informatics
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and other staff and agencies
- individual, multiprofessional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff & medical students
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job escription
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based consultant
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
- Computer Literate
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Energy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressure
- Good previous attendance record
- Knowledge of the NHS wider strategy, including modernisation agenda, sustainable transformation plans and the implications for service development
- Physically fit for post. Completion of Trust's Occupational Health assessment. Full immunisation status including Hep B & Hep C status
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self development equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Commitment to modern practices.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post, including valid UK driving license
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).
