Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
This an exciting time to join the Imaging department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, which has now merged with Bedford Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Imaging department has been rated excellent and well led by the CQC and an exemplar unit by GIRFT.
Bedfordshire hospitals imaging department is a friendly and cohesive team offering a high quality patient centred service with a broad range of specialities across the two sites.
We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services. This is a full-time post, but those wishing to work less-than full time will also be considered equally.
The post is primarily based at Luton Hospital, but there may be a requirement to cover session at Bedford, particularly during leave periods. Databases and participate in relevant Registries and research.
The applicant will also be expected to contribute to some of the general reporting workload and may also support MDTs with sufficient time for MDT preparation.
Home working is actively supported. All consultants have home reporting equipment including voice recognition software.
Main duties of the job
Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is one of the largest breast screening services in the country serving most of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Medical staff include 5 breast radiologists (2 on SLAs from neighbouring Trusts), 6 breast physicians, 1 consultant radiographer, 1 consultant nurse, 3 advanced practice radiographers and 8 radiographer film readers. We are an enthusiastic, cohesive and compassionate team and we work closely with our 5 breast surgeons and our oncology team. Two of our breast surgeons perform their own breast ultrasounds and biopsies and a third is currently training in this modality. We also have an international surgical fellow.
There is a weekly screening MDT where all patients who have undergone a biopsy are discussed.
We currently have 2 fixed screening units at the centre as well as 5 mobile screening units. There are also two FFD assessment units with tomosynthesis, one of which supports contrast enhanced mammography and 4 GE ultrasound machines. There is good access to MRI at the Luton and Dunstable site.
The post is primarily based at Luton Hospital, but there may be a requirement to cover session at Bedford, particularly during leave periods. Databases and participate in relevant Registries and research.
The applicant will also be expected to contribute to general reporting workload and may also support MDTs with sufficient time for MDT preparation.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD. We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services.
We will welcome an applicant who is keen to work collaboratively and contribute positively to delivering a high-quality service and development of new services will be encouraged and supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD. We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services.
We will welcome an applicant who is keen to work collaboratively and contribute positively to delivering a high-quality service and development of new services will be encouraged and supported.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCR or Equivalemt
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast General Radiology.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
Desirable
- Experience in other specialist imaging and involvement in other specialist MDT
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
- Experience of guideline appraisal.
- Participation in relevant local audits.
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits.
Personnel Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCR or Equivalemt
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast General Radiology.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
Desirable
- Experience in other specialist imaging and involvement in other specialist MDT
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
- Experience of guideline appraisal.
- Participation in relevant local audits.
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits.
Personnel Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- 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).
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