Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist? We want you to be a part of our dedicated team at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust!
We are expanding to meet the rapid increase in demand for cross-sectional imaging and particularly to support the work of our cancer centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, hard-working team. We will work together to build exciting, interesting, and sustainable roles around existing sub-specialty expertise, integrating into the appropriate MDTs.
Why Join Us?
* Innovative Environment: Work at a leading modern general hospital and specialist tertiary cancer centre.
* Supportive Team: Join a friendly and collaborative team of 25 Consultants, 5 Registrars, 83 Radiographers, 24 nursing and assistant staff, and 25 administrators.
* Career Growth: Our Diagnostic Strategy aims to expand services and resources, supporting your career progression.
Exciting Investments:
* MRI Suite: Featuring the latest patient experience environment with two Philips MRI scanners, 1.5T and 3T, equipped with Acquisition Acceleration Technology.
* Interventional Suite: Redesigned with the latest Siemens IR unit.
* Sectra PACS: As part of the Surrey and Sussex Consortium.
* Milford Community Hospital: Expanded DR plain film and ultrasound facilities, with 2 Siemens MRI scanners (3T and 1.5T).
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking candidates with previous experience in reporting cancer imaging and supporting oncology MDTs and research. This is a general radiology post; however, subspecialist interests would be welcomed and supported.
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
* Providing a service in general radiology, particularly MRI and CT for cancer and potential cancer, in conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues.
* Provision of radiological reports and investigations as required by the clinical director, including plain film reporting and general radiology.
* Providing cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues during periods of leave, including MDT cover.
On-Call:
The current on-call commitment is a 1 in 15 general radiological on-call, which equates to 1 PA. There is an option for a home workstation to be set up for on-call reporting. Outside of hours (8 am-8 pm, Monday to Sunday), reporting support is provided by an outsourced company.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and a commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main hospital is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We also provide adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as 'Outstanding'.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and a history of achievements. We are investing in our colleagues' professional development and have allocated over £45 million for new facilities and equipment in the coming years. Now is an excellent time to join us.
Note: Although it isn't our usual practice, adverts may close early, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
A video about Royal Surrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting for two Locum Consultant Diagnostic Radiologists. Full details of the role, prospective job plan, and person specification are available in the attached full JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
* MBBS or equivalent
* Completion of FRCR or equivalent
* Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology, e.g., IR(ME)R 2000
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology via: CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
* Teaching/Education Qualification
Experience
* Experience working within a filmless PACS environment
* Experience in Ultrasound scanning
* Experience, knowledge, and skills in all aspects of General Radiology, including CT, MRI, and Ultrasound
* Experience with biopsies and drainage procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata, dependent on experience.
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