25 Oct
Medicspro
East London
JOB SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a consultant radiologist to join our team at Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital Trust.
This is a 12-month fixed term post for consultant breast radiologist.
This is a new post and has arisen due to an increase in demand for radiology services and as a part of transformation and expansion.
The post holder would support the current radiology team working closely with the specialists. There are weekly MDTs which also serve as an educational resource for trainees and allied health professionals.
MDTs are shared amongst specialist Radiologists. Please find the attached job description and person specification.
The successful candidate will be part of the radiology team at Queens and King George Hospitals.
Each consultant will have access to a PACS reporting station, a PC and in addition a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes.
It is expected that the post holder will deliver an on-call service as part of their commitment to the general radiology services of the department and contribute to specialist MDTs which is mandatory.
An additional subspecialty interest /development can be encouraged and supported.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Role requirements
* The post is designed to share the responsibility for the provision of comprehensive breast and general radiology services including the provision of a range of MDT and on-call services
* The post holder will share an office with another colleague which at the present is variable post covid
* The successful candidate is expected to provide Breast and general Radiology across trust sites
* Participate in symptomatic One Stop Breast clinics,
pre-operative wire localisations and Breast biopsy clinics (both US guided, and mammography/Stereo guided)
* Report breast MRI, cross-sectional images performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC and at King George's and Queen's Hospital
* Contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.
* The post holder is expected to contribute to the Breast and general MDTs with other colleagues in rotation
* It is mandatory to share an on-call commitment equally with existing body radiology consultants, with a 1:11 rota
* Work cross site KGH and QH
* Onsite on-call work might be required, and this would depend on individual clinical cases.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards,
liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies and maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working
* To participate in the development, organization, and management of radiology services
* To attend and participate in departmental governance meetings including investigations of incidents and audits where necessary
* To attend and participate in operational and clinical meetings where these are deemed essential to the running of the department and/or service
* To acquire and maintain the required level of evidence-based practice within your area of special interest
* To comply with all the trust and departmental policies in relation to job planning, appraisal, and leave
* To deputize for an absent consultant or associate specialist colleague on occasions where this is necessary to complete core services in a timely manner
* Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities
* Ensure mandatory training is up to date as per the trust policy
JOB PLAN
A formal job plan will be agreed with the clinical director.
The post holder and the division (clinical care group) director/service lead will review the job plan annually with relevant general managers. The expectation is that the trust and the post holder will work together to benefit the patient and individuals will review the job plan as a guide which may be amended in line with service changes.
The job plan below gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be inflexible. It may be subject to change after consultation with the candidate as per the trust requirements.
Programmed activities:
Direct clinical care activities (DCC) - 8.5 PAs per week out of which 1 PA is for regular on-call commitment.
Supporting professional activities (SPA) - 1.5 PAs per week (These are activities, which underpin direct clinical care; they must be relevant to the Trust, team as well as the individual consultant including audit, clinical governance, CPD, job planning, teaching, research etc.)
Essential Professional Qualification and Experience
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
* FRCR or equivalent (GMC certified equivalence)
* Good general medical background
* Body US, CT, and MRI reporting experience
* Experience in triple assessment for breast symptomatic clinics including relevant imaging
and biopsies if indicated.
* Competent in both ultrasound and stereo guided biopsy procedures.
* Competent in Pre-operative wire localisation (US and stereo/Mammography guided) of breast lesions
* Competent in reporting Mammograms as part of cancer follow up pathway and high-risk screening.
* Involvement in Audit and Teaching.
Desirable Professional Qualification and Experience
* Possession of CCT in Radiology.
* Be on the specialist register or within six months of entry at the time of interview.
* MRCP, MRCS or equivalent
* Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
▶️ Consultant Breast Radiologist Requirement - Ongoing
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