Job summary
An excellent opportunity exists for a dynamic team player to join Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Breast Radiologist.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
Job Description has been approved by the Royal College.
AAC Date : 19th January 2024
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at our Grimsby site, where our Breast Services are delivered from the Pink Rose Suite. Radiology Facilities include 2 x Hologic digital mammography suites (2023) with stereotactic capabilities, and 2 breast ultrasound / interventional suites, equipped with up-to-date Esaote Ultrasound machines. In addition, Breast MRI is offered at both of our main sites, with reporting facilities available within the Pink Rose suite as well as within the Radiology departments.
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:To ensure the provision of a first class clinical serviceTo provide effective leadership to junior doctors and medical studentsTo undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policiesTo conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Operational Group's services plans.
"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,800 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 450,000 people.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
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"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new post is intended for a breast radiologist, to provide 7.5 sessions of breast imaging and interventional biopsy, including breast screening as well as 1.5 sessions of SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) and 1.0 sessions for administration. Additional training will be provided for breast screening activity if needed.
A second sub specialist interest will be accommodated where possible.
The post has arisen because of a rising demand for diagnostic and interventional breast symptomatic imaging.
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of radiology procedures in this busy DGH.
The post holder will be expected to share in the general workload of the department and develop special interests complimentary to those of existing Consultants locally and regionally.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to clinical meetings including multidisciplinary cancer meetings.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new post is intended for a breast radiologist, to provide 7.5 sessions of breast imaging and interventional biopsy, including breast screening as well as 1.5 sessions of SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) and 1.0 sessions for administration. Additional training will be provided for breast screening activity if needed.
A second sub specialist interest will be accommodated where possible.
The post has arisen because of a rising demand for diagnostic and interventional breast symptomatic imaging.
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of radiology procedures in this busy DGH.
The post holder will be expected to share in the general workload of the department and develop special interests complimentary to those of existing Consultants locally and regionally.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to clinical meetings including multidisciplinary cancer meetings.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent
- Have Full Registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise
- Entry on Specialist Register via CCT
- Evidence of specific training in Breast Radiology
- Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Radiologists for appointment to Consultant Status
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English: (IELTS - overall 7.5, speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Up to date ALS
- Out of hours experience
- Experience of Breast Screening
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent
- Have Full Registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise
- Entry on Specialist Register via CCT
- Evidence of specific training in Breast Radiology
- Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Radiologists for appointment to Consultant Status
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English: (IELTS - overall 7.5, speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Up to date ALS
- Out of hours experience
- Experience of Breast Screening
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).
