ConsultantPaediatrics

Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Chertsey

Salary

£99,532 – £131,964

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

Locum /Fixed Term Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist Post to cover Maternity leave Applicants interested in either Breast or Paediatrics will also be considered Applicants are invited to apply for the Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist which is to cover Maternity leave. The Imaging Department is currently based predominantly on three sites, Ashford Hospital , St Peters Hospital Chertsey and Woking Community Diagnostic Centre. The modalities include general radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, mammography, Intervention and Dexa. The MRI service is provided by Alliance Medical. Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and forward looking NHS Foundation Trust, located in a pleasant area to the south west of London and on the borders of Surrey and Middlesex. Local towns include Woking, Chertsey, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Staines, Bedfont, and Feltham. Applicants are ideally required to be fully registered and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register, or be eligible for admission to the Register within six months from the date of interview for the post. For further information on this posts, please contact Dr. Alex Chapman, Clinical Director on 01932 722791

Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist oDeliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department oWork with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford, St Peter's and Woking, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices. oDeliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload. o Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis. o Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties. o Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care. o Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification

Person specification

Essential

oPotentially Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. oFully registered with the General Medical Council. oFRCR or equivalent
oProviding direct clinical care oActive participation in clinical audit oExperience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships. oWide experience in Cross sectional radiology
Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty. Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence-o Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty. o Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: - Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues o Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
NHS Constitution o Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes o Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
oEvidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities oAbility to inspire and motivate others oUnderstanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) oFlexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
oEvidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
oEvidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians oAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust. oAbility to travel between Trust sites
oMedical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience oTeaching and training will require verification of teaching certification

Desirable

Breast and Paediatric Fellowship
oLeading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
oEvidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience oDemonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
oExperience of managing budgets and staff oChange management techniques oManagement qualification
oAbility to supervise postgraduate research oPublication in peer reviewed journals oWillingness to continue participate in research
oLeadership qualities oExperience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
oPostgraduate certificate in education