Trust Locum Consultant Radiology- Breast in Eastbourne

We require an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Radiologist to join 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 over 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 responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC
• MD or equivalent
• Other higher degree or diploma

Training and experience

• Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI
• Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.

Administration & Management

• Experience in day to day organisation of radiology services in a busy DGH radiology department.
• 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 Management course and/or qualifications.
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service.

Audit, Research and Publications

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

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

Teaching

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum.