Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-1094
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hastings
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Closing
- 03/06/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Radiology- Breast
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Please refer to the job description attached.
Person specification
Qualification & Registration
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent
- Other higher degree or diploma
Training and experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.
Administration & Management
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential criteria
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Nansi Botros
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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