Job summary
Multiple posts at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust available to be based at either our Basildon, Broomfield or Southend sites.
Following a successful business case to expand our senior medical workforce, we are looking for additional full-time General Consultant Radiologists with a range of specialist interests; the service is particularly keen to attract candidates with an interest in Urology, Gynaecology, MSK and Cardio-thoracic.
The current expansion is in recognition of increased cross-section work, in addition to a local Community Diagnostic Centres opening in 2025 at sites in Braintree and Thurrock.
You may wish to explore what could be available to you to advance your potential within this role, or to arrange an informal social visit to our location to meet our dedicated, professional and diverse colleagues.
Informal discussion to be held with one of our Clinical Leads. Agencies are asked not to contact directly.
Main duties of the job
With the wider multi-disciplinary team, you would be expected to deliver a diagnostic radiology service of high quality.
- Contribute to development of the general and specialist imaging service to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality diagnostic support throughout the week including sessions in ultrasound & cross-sectional imaging.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergencies and inpatients.
- Undertake an appropriate share of the on-call rota for diagnostic radiology.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT).
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
- Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence- based research and appraisal
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 we work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to further develop your clinical career with a specialist interest, or aspire to be a Clinical Leader or Educator to lead innovative services, and expand the training we offer to our trainees into the future. Our trainees, are appointed through the new Chelmsford based Anglia Ruskin Medical School, and consistently rate their training experience with us as being excellent to very good.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Please note it is important that you indicate the site you wish to be considered for in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to further develop your clinical career with a specialist interest, or aspire to be a Clinical Leader or Educator to lead innovative services, and expand the training we offer to our trainees into the future. Our trainees, are appointed through the new Chelmsford based Anglia Ruskin Medical School, and consistently rate their training experience with us as being excellent to very good.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Please note it is important that you indicate the site you wish to be considered for in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration or meets criteria
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification ATLS certificate
Professional Experience
Essential
- CCST/CCT in Diagnostic Radiology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of achieving CCST/CCT at the time of interview.
- Interest and experience in supporting juniors in training
- Active role in governance
Desirable
- Special interest in either Paediatrics; Urology and/or Gynaecology
Communication
Essential
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems and PACS.
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations.
Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration or meets criteria
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification ATLS certificate
Professional Experience
Essential
- CCST/CCT in Diagnostic Radiology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of achieving CCST/CCT at the time of interview.
- Interest and experience in supporting juniors in training
- Active role in governance
Desirable
- Special interest in either Paediatrics; Urology and/or Gynaecology
Communication
Essential
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems and PACS.
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations.
Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation
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).
