Applications are invited for the above post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
This is an exciting time to join the Imaging department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, which has now merged with Bedford Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Imaging department has been rated excellent and well led by the CQC and an exemplar unit by GIRFT. Bedfordshire hospitals imaging department is a friendly and cohesive team offering a high quality patient‑centred service with a broad range of specialities across the two sites.
We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services. This is a full‑time post, but a part‑time arrangement will also be considered.
The post is primarily based at Luton Hospital, but may require covering sessions at Bedford, particularly during leave periods. The role involves database participation, relevant registries and research.
Applicants will also be expected to contribute to some general reporting workload and support MDTs with sufficient time for MDT preparation.
Home working is actively supported. All consultants have home reporting equipment including voice recognition software.
Main duties of the job
Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is one of the largest breast screening services in the country, serving most of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Medical staff include 5 breast radiologists (2 on SLAs from neighbouring Trusts), 6 breast physicians, 1 consultant radiographer, 1 consultant nurse, 3 advanced practice radiographers and 8 radiographer film readers. We are an enthusiastic, cohesive and compassionate team and work closely with our 5 breast surgeons and our oncology team. Two of our breast surgeons perform their own breast ultrasounds and biopsies and a third is currently training in this modality. We also have an international surgical fellow.
There is a weekly screening MDT where all patients who have undergone a biopsy are discussed.
We currently have 2 fixed screening units at the centre as well as 5 mobile screening units. There are also two FFD assessment units with tomosynthesis, one of which supports contrast‑enhanced mammography, and 4 GE ultrasound machines. There is good access to MRI at the Luton and Dunstable site.
Applicants will also be expected to contribute to general reporting workload and support MDTs with sufficient time for MDT preparation.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Job responsibilities
Dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services. The role is collaborative and aims to deliver high‑quality service. Development of new services will be encouraged and supported.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree
* FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
* Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR‒portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast General Radiology.
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
* Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work
Desirable
* Experience in other specialist imaging and involvement in other specialist MDT
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
* Experience of guideline appraisal.
* Participation in relevant local audits.
* Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
* Participation in relevant national audits.
Personnel Circumstances
Essential
* Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies.
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
* Satisfactory DBS clearance.
Teaching
Essential
* Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
* Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Skills
Essential
* Ability to co‑operate in a democratic team environment.
* Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills.
* Leadership Skills.
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