Consultant Radiologist (General/Breast)

Job title:

Consultant Radiologist (General/Breast)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialism in Breast Radiology to work within the Directorate of Radiology covering North Cumbria, based at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants. Familiarity with NHS BSP is essential.This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the ever growing demand for diagnostic imaging. Successful applicants will complement a team of existing interventional and diagnostic Consultant Radiologists. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical leadership and management. Consultant Radiologists will be required to work across site on a rotational basis at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (WCH), this is currently 1:7 weekdays. On-Call workload is managed at Cumberland Infirmary site, reporting for both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites.There is provision for remote access to Trust IT systems and working from home may be possible with agreement from the Clinical Director. It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours-work and on-call rota, currently 1:15 (proposed to reduce further with successful recruitment).Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with the existing consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical radiology service to the Trust and other users of the service.The appointee would be required to work in both general radiology and breast radiology, with a 50:50 split between the two departments required.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicyfor eligible vacancies?

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.ukUnlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock websiteThe Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.32 days holiday schemeFlexible working SchemeExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeAccess to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companiesEAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problemsThese schemes are subject to availabilityPerson Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• FRCR or equivalent
• Subspecialty breast radiology training
• Full GMC registration Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Radiology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by interview.

Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• Sub-specialist training / fellowship.
• Leadership and training experience.

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology.
• Clinical Governance and Risk
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in radiology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems both emergency, inpatient and elective.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
• for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• ATLS

Management & Administrative
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service.
• Ability to cover on call.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience of audit management

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
• Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in referred journals

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Carlisle

Job date

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:10:05 GMT

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