Job summary
We are looking to invite a new Radiologist to join our team of Breast Radiologists and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons, Advanced practitioners, Nurses and Mammmographers.
Our busy breast unit at Maidstone Hospital treats in excess of 700 breast cancers per annum, employs cutting edge techniques and has state of the art equipment - including VAE, prone table stereotactic and tomosynthesis guided biopsies, contrast enhanced mammography, microbubble ultrasound and radiofrequency markers.
We are a regional breast screening site and actively participate in Breast Radiology / Oncology research. The Trusts research programme is led by a Consultant Radiographer.
We are an exciting and ambitious unit with lots of opportunity for research, teaching and leadership roles
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates must have a particular interest in Breast Radiology, both symptomatic and screening and be able to demonstrate ability in cross sectional breast imaging including CT, MRI, as well as extended ultrasound techniques.
The new candidate would share in the existing workload and support colleagues within the Breast Care team covering symptomatic and screening work. The post will be based primarily on the Maidstone Hospital site and will have duties for consultant provision of diagnostic imaging services within the Peggy Wood Breast Care Unit. There is a likely requirement to occasionally cover the service at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.
The post requires a commitment to our main weekly Breast MDT. Candidates would also be encouraged to take part in our dedicated Metastatic Breast MDT which is held weekly with the Oncologists.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Medical Staffing to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 24th June 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Medical Staffing to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 24th June 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Breast Radiology
Desirable
- MRCP
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
Research
Essential
- oAn understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership
- Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course
- An understanding of corporacy in the NHS
Management
Essential
- Evidence of organisational ability
Desirable
- Attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Breast Radiology
Desirable
- MRCP
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
Research
Essential
- oAn understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership
- Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course
- An understanding of corporacy in the NHS
Management
Essential
- Evidence of organisational ability
Desirable
- Attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
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
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).
