Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-FTCONBREASTRADIO-313
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing / St Richard’s Hospital (but must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust)
- Town
- Worthing / Chichester
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term Consultant Breast Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for 2 fixed term Consultant Radiologist posts at Worthing with cross site working (Chichester).
The role will be a full time 10PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of the breast screening and breast imaging services. This includes breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one stop 2WW rule clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists and depending on experience MRI and cross-sectional reporting.
The successful candidate will join a busy Integrated Breast Service, providing breast screening to a population of over 130,000 women, receiving over 8,000 GP referrals and treating around 1000 new breast cancers.
There is a purpose-built stand-alone breast unit at Worthing hospital with modern digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E.
Digital equipment is also available at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post will include the following:
• Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions
• Support one stop symptomatic clinics
• Support ultrasound and interventional procedures, including VAB/E and localisation procedures
• Report breast MRIs / cross sectional imaging
• Support interval cancer and previously assessed cancer reviews
No on-call commitments.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months
- CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Membership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
- Membership of the Association of Breast Radiology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience
- Breast radiology including experience in breast screening
- Wide experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging
- Skilled in core procedures including ultrasound, interventional procedures, cross sectional imaging
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Decisiveness/accountability
- Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
- Non-judgemental approach to patients
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Thoroughness
- Initiative/drive/enthusiasm
- Probity
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of logical thinking/ problem solving/ decision-making
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- Full understanding of IRMER regulations
- Up-to-date knowledge and use of PACS and RIS
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development and research
Behaviours and Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s mission and value
Presentation Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective, confident presentation ability
Additionally
Essential criteria
- Good references from relevant sources
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olga Strukowska
- Job title
- Director of Breast Screening / Lead Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Soraia Fontes, Head of Breast Screening and Breast Imaging Services, Integrated Breast Services – [email protected]
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