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This substantive post is maximum part-time (8 programmed activities) or part-time as agreed and will be subject to the current Terms and Conditions of service governing the appointment of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales, or as subsequently varied by agreement. The post may be available as a job share. The appointee will be employed by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. For this post we are looking to recruit to the following working days to support with consultant cover within the division: Monday, Thursday and Friday however we would be happy to discuss this further if required. Flexible / part time working can be considered. Main duties of the job The main clinical duties of the post will involve the outpatient care of patients at Birmingham Dental Hospital, covering all aspects of Oral Medicine. Where appropriate, the Consultant will liaise with colleagues in other speciality areas to provide multidisciplinary treatment for patients with complex medical and dental problems. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior staff. For a suitably qualified candidate an honorary Senior Lecturer's contract will be sought from the University of Birmingham. Departmental administration and routine correspondence with referring Practitioners will be required, for which secretarial support is available. The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director for the Dental Hospital. The appointee will be clinically accountable to the Head of Service for Oral Medicine. Consultants will have their performance and job plan regularly reviewed by the Head of Service through the annual job planning process. About us The Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited in a new purpose built building at Pebble Mill in Edgbaston. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum. All dental specialties are represented within the hospital building by Consultant clinics and/or university teaching departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments associated with the main medical teaching hospitals in Birmingham. A comprehensive range of investigative and report services are available. Birmingham Dental Hospital forms part of the Dental Services Directorate which is integrated with the Community Services within the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of the largest Community Trusts in the country and incorporates significant elements, both within Community and Specialist Services (including Birmingham Dental Hospital). Birmingham Dental Hospital and the Community Dental Services comprise the Dental Division. The Division is headed up by a Divisional Medical Director, Divisional Director and Director of Nursing and Therapies. Job responsibilities The appointment will be as a Consultant in Oral Medicine on a part time basis, by agreement, under the employment of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be based at Birmingham Dental Hospital and will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service for patients referred from General Dental Practitioners, General Medical Practitioners and Consultant colleagues in other medical and dental specialties or who may be self-referred via the Urgent Care service at the Dental Hospital. As an NHS appointment, the duties predominantly involve service activity. However, the Dental Services have a strong commitment to education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate dental, hygiene and therapy students, and junior staff. The responsibility for developing and delivering the undergraduate teaching programme lies with the academic lead, who liaises with NHS colleagues in planning clinical teaching and assessment of students. The Consultant may be invited to participate in the Final BDS clinical examinations, and allowance for this is made in capacity planning for the department. The Consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in the clinical training of junior hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialist Registrars. The post holder will be encouraged to further develop both teaching and service activities, including the Managed Clinical Network, within the budgetary limits set by the Trust. The responsibility will be to work as an Oral Medicine Consultant and manage patients independently. The role consists of working in a team of consultants and junior staff managing Oral Medicine conditions. The post will line manage non-consultant grade staff. The role will be based at the Birmingham Dental Hospital but there may be a requirement to undertake sessions at other hospitals and clinics within the region by prior agreement with the relevant management. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this post. Person Specification Qualifications/ Training oFull registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) oOn the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Medicine oIntercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent oSuccessful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview. oMSc or equivalent Experience oSuccessful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent oExperience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching. oTraining qualification in teaching. oPublication in referred journals oCurrent holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral Medicine are eligible to be shortlisted. oApplicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year minimum training period in the National Health Service for Oral Medicine. oResearch relevant to the Oral Medicine specialty. Skills / Knowledge oAbility to think creatively and prioritise oAbility to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates oTeam building, motivational skills oAbility to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals oHigh developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results oKnowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service oAbility to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations oAwareness of clinical service management issues oExperience of service management Personal Qualities oAbility to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues oEvidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success oStrong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively oAbility to manage under pressure oPersonal integrity and able to work ethically oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example oAbility to work independently oGood Team Working Skills oStrategic thinker and able to set longer term goals oPolitical awareness and diplomacy Other requirements oAbility to work flexibly oWillingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings 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.

This post is a for a current vacancy for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist, with no on call commitments . Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements including job sharing. Such arrangements will be discussed with any shortlisted candidate on a personal basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality breast imaging in both the breast screening programme and the symptomatic breast service. The doctor must, therefore, have previously worked in a unit where screening images are read, and should ideally have NBSS (National Breast Screening System) derived evidence of at least 5,000 reads to qualify for this post from the FRQA report of that system. This will not preclude trainees, and 1,500 first reads is also acceptable. Breast Clinicians with similar experience are welcome to apply. The post holder will be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration and leadership of the department and to participate in teaching, CME and quality improvement. The post is within a well respected breast unit and has arisen due to retirement. You will be joining a team of 6 Breast Radiologists, 2 Specialty Doctors, a Consultant Radiographer and 4 Advanced Practice Radiographers. Main duties of the job Mammography reporting Breast and axillary US US and stereotactic guided breast biopsy Role Requirements The applicant must be independently competent in: Acting as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines. Leading a symptomatic 1 stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced Mammography would also be an asset. Competence in cross sectional reporting (especially CT) and an ability to discuss staging and other required imaging at the Breast MDT would be desirable. Training is integral to the department, with a generous study leave entitlement (financial and time), and a commitment to the clinical supervision and training of Radiology Registrars, Breast Imaging Fellows and Advanced Practice/Consultant Radiographers. We would welcome an interest in contributing to the formal teaching of Medical Students and of Radiology Registrars at the Academy. Ambition to be a named Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor would be supported but is not required. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. However, medical students are currently only rarely attached to the department. We would welcome someone with an interest in expanding the range of week long attachments to the department by developing so called study units. The Medical School has very close links with the Trust, and so opportunities to teach in the Life Sciences modules, to become an Associate Lecturer, to assist with case based learning etc. are regularly advertised by the medical school. The school runs a Problem Based Learning system and has a very good reputation for the quality of its graduates. The Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust Lead for R & D. All Consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance programme. Managerial and Leadership Management To be a positive role model for the MDT Find time to always support colleagues Contribute to the leadership team, help to develop the service and identify and facilitate quality improvements Find workable, efficient, safe, quality, sustainable solutions to challenges as they arise To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust/service needs To participate in departmental Consultant and senior staff meetings Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues To attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies. Teamwork To embody and promote the ethos of integrated team working in your practice at all times To communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the multi disciplinary team To work within the framework of team decisions To show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community Managerial/Organisational Relationships: The post holder will be managerially responsible to the Service Line Clinical Director for Breast Services, and professionally responsible to the Medical Director. The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies, notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Key Working Relationships: The post holders will interact with the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Trainees, Radiographic and clerical staff in the Breast Unit and will have close clinical involvement with the breast surgery and breast oncology clinical teams in the hospital, and with General Practitioners. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Special Training Full GMC registration Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview) Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading experience. MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree. Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview). Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading experience. 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.