Locum Consultant Radiology

3 months ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We require an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Radiologist to join our team our team of 23 Substantive Consultant Radiologists. The appointee will be primarily based at either Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital Hastings although this may change dependent on service need.

Applicants should demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in General Radiology. Development of subspecialty areas of interest in addition to core skills is encouraged and the successful candidate is expected to participate in the development of Radiology services.

The Radiology Departments are actively involved in teaching with four radiology trainees on rotation from HEKSS deanery. Audit and other continuing professional developmental activities are positively encouraged.

This post will be offered on the Terms and Conditions in line with national pay scales. Applicants must have full GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

First line on call is provided by SpR or staff grade radiologists until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends with on call outsourced to a reporting company overnight. Our General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota. Daytime cover is also provided for a Malignant cord compression MRI at weekends on the same 1 in 8 rota.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

Providing safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

First line on call is provided by Specialty Registrar or Specialty Doctor radiologists until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends with on call outsourced to a reporting company overnight. Our General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota. Daytime cover is also provided for a Malignant cord compression MRI at weekends on the same 1 in 8 rota.

Please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential

MB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC

Desirable

MD or equivalent Other higher degree or diploma

Training and experience

Essential

Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI

Desirable

Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.

Administration & Management

Essential

Experience in day to day organisation of radiology services in a busy DGH radiology department. Leadership skills Familiar with and committed to the principles of Clinical Governance, risk assessment, adverse incident recording and appraisal. Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research and Publications

Essential

Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & attributes

Essential

Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance Good communication & interpersonal skills

Desirable

Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching

Essential

Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

Educational qualification

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