Locum Consultant Radiologist-SI in Oncology Radiology in Ipswich

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. We are inviting applications for a full-time post, Locum Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Oncology Radiology & Gastrointestinal Radiology. This is a 1-year fixed-term post whilst the division reviews the specialty needs and recruits substantively.

Main duties of the job:

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard.
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Develop and maintain good working practices.
• Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service through positive collaboration with colleagues.
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Have appropriate medical secretary support and office space, together with IT and internet facilities.

About us:

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Job responsibilities:

The post holder's duties will be primarily based at Ipswich Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust including the Colchester site. The post-holder will:

• Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
• Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation.
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers.
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her.
• Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff.
• Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff and other departmental staff as necessary.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: GMC FRCR or equivalent.

Experience:

• Essential: Ability to supervise and report general and cross-sectional imaging.
• Ability to perform general ultrasound techniques.
• Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Address: Ipswich, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom.