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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
  • Annualised hours
10 sessions per week (Full Time)
Job ref
390-CSS-MSE-9726
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
MSE
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum t(Pro Rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/02/2025

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Radiologist / Consultant Radiologist wsi sub-specialties

Consultant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • GMC registration or meets criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Further postgraduate qualification ATLS certificate

Professional Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Special interest in either Paediatrics; Urology and/or Gynaecology

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems and PACS.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of presentations.

Audit and Clinical Governance

Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of audit participation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tanya Roberts
Job title
HR Business Partner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245465000
Additional information

  AGENCIES ARE ASKED NOT TO CONTACT THE TRUST DIRECTLY

Interested candidates will be forwarded to the Clinical Leads on each site giving the opportunity for a detailed discussion about posts available.

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