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Job summary

Main area
Breast Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
164-6362003
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
21/08/2024

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Consultant Breast Radiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Full time Consultant Radiologist with expertise in Breast Imaging for Breast Services and Diagnostic Imaging within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with the 7 colleagues within Breast Imaging, to maintain a comprehensive, high quality screening and symptomatic breast service. The appointee will also be part of a wider team of radiologists providing sub-specialty and General Radiology services across the Trust.

The post will have a commitment to support a range of diagnostic services including CT, MRI, plain film reporting and ultrasound examinations.  

A specialist interest may be able to be accommodated.

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following NHS duties within the agreed Job Plans.

 A full range of radiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency radiology service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department. The appointee will join the existing team of 7 Breast Radiologists and will support the growth in demand for Breast services at NUH.

The person appointed will be required to contribute to the provision of Diagnostic services at Queen’s Medical Centre, City Campus, Nottingham Treatment Centre and possibly to the region via EMRAD.

For full details refer to the job description document. 

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

The Breast Unit at Nottingham City Hospital is one of the largest in the country, treating in around 7-800 new breast cancers each year diagnosed from 8,000 new referrals to the daily new referral "one stop" breast clinics.

 

Person specification

registration

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice.
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or Within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview

Professional Qualifications and Development

Essential criteria
  • FRCR
Desirable criteria
  • MRCP, MRCS or other professional or higher qualification.

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completed approved Breast Imaging Training within a symptomatic service.
  • Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in advanced imaging techniques. The ability to develop novel solutions to clinical problems

communication and interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
  • Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work within a team.
  • Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
  • Evidence of participation in Clinical audit.
Desirable criteria
  • Track record in radiology research preferably with original publications related to Breast Radiology
  • The wish to develop and use leadership skills within the Breast team.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Lisa Hamilton
Job title
Consultant Radiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159249924
Additional information

Candidates are encouraged to make arrangements to visit the Trust, and should contact the following Consultants in the first instance if they wish to do so:

Dr Lisa Hamilton (Breast Radiologist) / Dr Aman Karuppiah (Director of Breast Screening)      

 Tel 0115 924 9924 Ext 75034

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