ConsultantRadiology

Locum Consultant Radiologist- Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Colchester

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

5 weeks ago

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).

We are inviting applications for a full-time Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging. Previous NHS breast screening service experience is essential.

This is a 1 year fixed term post whilst the division review the specialty needs and recruit substantively.

The post holder will:

o Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care

o Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

o Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E

o Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care

Locum Consultant Radiologist- Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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o Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Person specification

Essential

FRCR or equivalent
Appropriate subspecialty training
Experience in Cross Sectional Imaging and Breast MRI
Training in all aspects of diagnostic radiology, including Breast Screening and Symptomatic work. Experience of both in the UK including the NHS breast screening programme.
Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise

Desirable

Completion of general and sub speciality Breast Screening and Symptomatic Radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by interview date