Radiology Grade Locum Consultant, Contract: Fixed term of 2 years (On call commitment), Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's per week), Job ref: 435-MQ104-26
Site: Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Town: Burnley
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (Yearly)
Closing date: 26/07/:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate for a Consultant Radiologist to join our highly functional, accomplished, and friendly team.
The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations at multiple sites.
Burnley General Teaching Hospital primarily supports out patients and GP patients. Radiology has a single CT, two MRI systems, five general rooms, a single digital fluoroscopy room, a DEXA scanner and two ultrasound rooms.
Both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services are available for the women of East Lancashire from a dedicated Breast Imaging Unit and a mobile screening unit.
The service also includes a mobile MRI scanner.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a capable and forward thinking doctor to replace a radiologist who is moving out of the region. This is a consultant post so the applicant must have their name on the GMC specialist register.
The post requires a high level of competency in breast diagnostic imaging, breast ultrasound including percutaneous interventional breast and axillary procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Required Competencies:
- Independent clinical breast examination
- Independent breast symptomatic mammographic interpretation with formulation of a radiology report
- Independent breast symptomatic breast ultrasound examination with image interpretation and formulation of a radiology report
- Independent percutaneous breast procedures under ultrasound guidance including cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage, FNA, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy and localisation wire insertion
- Independent decision making as to whether a percutaneous biopsy is needed when evaluating a potential breast abnormality
- Independent ultrasound examination and image interpretation of the axilla as part of breast cancer staging with formulation of a radiology report
- Independent percutaneous procedures of the axilla under ultrasound guidance including cyst aspiration, seroma drainage, lymph node FNA or core biopsy
- Manage effectively a complex clinical workload including breast localisation procedures, one stop symptomatic breast clinics, symptomatic ultrasound lists and symptomatic mammogram reporting
- Deliver bad news to patients and their relatives in a kind, caring and professional manner when required
- Deal with highly complex and sensitive information requiring excellent communication skills
- Use excellent decision making skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained and the Data Protection Act is observed
- Independently report a wide range of general and oncological CTs and MRIs
- Run a busy on call independently on weekends and evenings
- Have extensive experience running an acute CT and MRI list
- Independently perform a general ultrasound list
Sample 10 PA job plan (subject to discussion with the Clinical Director):
- 5 sessions in the breast unit
- 2 sessions acute CT/MRI reporting
- 1 general ultrasound session
- 1.25 core SPA session for continuous professional development, governance, quality improvement, service development and departmental activities
- 0.75 session free in lieu for on call
- 0.25 core SPA session for ad hoc departmental meetings (replaces other activity)
A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director and reviewed within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.
As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerial colleagues to provide high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:
- The provision of a first class service
- Effective leadership for all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research
- Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesConducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Person specification ATTAINMENTS
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council with name on the Specialist Register for radiology.
- Other relevant medical and non medical training/degree.
TRAINING
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in core radiology.
- Ability to run breast clinics independently.
- Able to independently report a wide variety of CT and MRI examinations and to independently carry out a general ultrasound list.
- Commitment to further development reporting breast screening images and running breast screening assessment clinics independently, with departmental training and support.
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice among colleagues in a changing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP.
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
- High level of clinical experience in breast radiology in the NHS.
- High level of experience in general radiology; able to report most scans although supervision and checking may still be needed.
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship.
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; ability to mentor others.
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training.
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning.
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
- Membership of radiological societies.
MANAGEMENT
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a "Zero Tolerance" policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.