Job summary
The successful candidate will demonstrate a wide grounding in all aspects of radiology and a willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate level. Initially this is a fixed term post for 1 year but is highly likely to be extended if desirable for the department and the successful candidate
The Radiology service is modern offering a range of modalities, supported by a comprehensive PACS network. The main department is situated at Frimley Park Hospital with potential sessions at Aldershot Centre for Health.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist in delivering CT and MRI reporting, plain film reporting, ultrasound lists (primarily inpatient scanning) and fluoroscopic screening investigations. There will also be the opportunity to perform some interventional procedures. All sessions will have Consultant supervision whether direct or indirect.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide a full General Radiology service with Consultant supervision
Audit & Clinical Governance
A half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching. All elective work is cancelled for thissession and all staff are expected to attend and participate as part of clinical governance arrangements. There is strong culture of collaborative learning with teaching and regular REALM meetings. All CPD requirements must be met.
On Call
There is an on-call rota which currently runs at a 1 in 7. On-call shifts finish at 10.00pm witha day off pre- and post weekend on-call. All on-calls are covered by a Consultant.
Off Site
Some sessions may be delivered at peripheral sites - Heatherwood and Aldershot.
Teaching
The successful candidate is welcome to participate in the teaching programme if appropriate
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of service will be those applicable to the new Contract and any offer is subject to satisfactory Occupational Health clearance as per the Clothier Report recommendations, and GMC registration.
Employment will also be governed by the Trusts employment policies and procedures
The post holder will be required to reside not more than 30 minutes travel time from Frimley Park Hospital when on call.
Investors in People
- To communicate on a regular basis with staff regarding the Trusts objectives, plans and business developments.
- To train and develop members of staff
- To discuss expected outcomes of training and development activity with staff prior to attending training events.
- To discuss outcomes with staff after attending training and development activity and to assist staff to transfer, develop and use new skills acquired.
Health & Safety
The Trust recognises and accepts its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for employees, patients and visitors. As an employee, you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety. This includes ensuring that you are aware of and follow all Trust health and safety and infection control procedures relevant to your work and participate in relevant mandatory training and annual infection control updates. You will be expected to consistently follow high standards of infection control practice and this includes hand cleansing and aseptic techniques for clinical staff.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
Employees who come into contact with vulnerable adults or children and their parents during the course of their normal duties need to be aware of their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
You are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trusts Policies relating to Equal Opportunities.
Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 1998
You are required to comply with and maintain your awareness of the Trusts Policies and procedures relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 1998
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Entry on Specialist register
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Evidence of research
Experience
Essential
- Able to evaluate own Radiological practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Able to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Use of PACS & digital dictation systems
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Wide grounding during training of all aspects of Radiology
- Experience in teaching undergraduates postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Understand the principles of clinical Governance and demonstrate evidence based practice
- Ability to apply reasearch outcomes to clinical and Radiological problems
Desirable
- Ability to manage MDM across a range of tumour groups
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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