Job summary
Interviews are to be scheduled
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Locum Consultant Radiologist with Interests in Breast and Body Imaging to join our teams in the Breast Imaging and General Radiology departments at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) is a large teaching hospital, major trauma centre and breast screening centre. It is one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country housed in a modern, specially designed PFI facility (which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme) caring for over a million people from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This Trust is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the area with a complement of over 1,200 beds for a local population of 500,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million.
This post will be primarily based at the University Hospital site and will involve involve 10 programmed activities (10 PA), with 1.5 SPA. Suitably experienced candidates will be able to take part on the Body Consultant on call rota and will contribute to provision of Breast symptomatic and screening diagnostics.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal clinical enquiries and requests to visit are welcome and arrangements should be made to Dr Vitali Garifzjanov, co-Director of Breast Screening or Dr Lye-Quen Hon Clinical Body Lead via:
Margaret Evans;Margaret.evans@uhcw.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To provide, in collaboration with clinical and Radiology colleagues,
Radiology services to patients in Coventry, Rugby and the surrounding districts.
To work with the existing Radiologists to deliver the department's activity. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to, that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
To support multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To develop an academic and research interest. (individuals with specific specialist skills are welcome to add those to the Trust's imaging scope)
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be primarily based at the University Hospital site and will involve involve 10 programmed activities (10 PA), with 1.5 SPA. Suitably experienced candidates will be able to take part on the Body Consultant on call rota and will contribute to provision of Breast symptomatic and screening diagnostics.
The primary duties of this post will be to provide specialist Breast and General Imaging support including clinics, procedures, reporting sessions and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs), as specified above. The department is seeking flexible candidates who will support and meet service needs.
All Radiologists participate in some plain film and cross-sectional imaging reporting, with additional interests as agreed in the individual job plan. The post holder will be expected to hold appropriate Royal College of Radiology qualifications or equivalent.
In addition to:
Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues services in Breast and General Imaging, in line with the expectations of the Department and Trust.
Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust, referring Acute Trusts and Primary Care.
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
Develop and maintain good communications with colleagues at referring Trusts, General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Appraisal system and GMC revalidation.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
All consultant radiologists will participate in an on call rota and work towards seven day working in the future. There are 2 Specialist Trainees who are resident first on call every evening and 1 Specialist Trainee on site overnight. The weekends and bank holidays are covered in a similar fashion, with 2 Specialist Trainees on site during the day and one Specialist Trainee overnight.
However there is an expectation that consultants provide significant support to the trainees in the form of advice and primary and secondary reports out of hours, during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This is reflected in the consultant job plan and on call PA allocation.
As part of our status as the main teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School all new appointments will have the opportunity to contribute to medical student teaching. Significant contributions to undergraduate teaching are recognised through additional SPA, usually in the form of specific roles that can be applied for Postgraduate teaching may include the direct supervision of Specialist Registrar lists and participation in various teaching programmes for Registrars. The combined teaching commitment is recognised through 0.5 SPA for teaching for new consultants.
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be primarily based at the University Hospital site and will involve involve 10 programmed activities (10 PA), with 1.5 SPA. Suitably experienced candidates will be able to take part on the Body Consultant on call rota and will contribute to provision of Breast symptomatic and screening diagnostics.
The primary duties of this post will be to provide specialist Breast and General Imaging support including clinics, procedures, reporting sessions and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs), as specified above. The department is seeking flexible candidates who will support and meet service needs.
All Radiologists participate in some plain film and cross-sectional imaging reporting, with additional interests as agreed in the individual job plan. The post holder will be expected to hold appropriate Royal College of Radiology qualifications or equivalent.
In addition to:
Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues services in Breast and General Imaging, in line with the expectations of the Department and Trust.
Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust, referring Acute Trusts and Primary Care.
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
Develop and maintain good communications with colleagues at referring Trusts, General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Appraisal system and GMC revalidation.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
All consultant radiologists will participate in an on call rota and work towards seven day working in the future. There are 2 Specialist Trainees who are resident first on call every evening and 1 Specialist Trainee on site overnight. The weekends and bank holidays are covered in a similar fashion, with 2 Specialist Trainees on site during the day and one Specialist Trainee overnight.
However there is an expectation that consultants provide significant support to the trainees in the form of advice and primary and secondary reports out of hours, during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This is reflected in the consultant job plan and on call PA allocation.
As part of our status as the main teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School all new appointments will have the opportunity to contribute to medical student teaching. Significant contributions to undergraduate teaching are recognised through additional SPA, usually in the form of specific roles that can be applied for Postgraduate teaching may include the direct supervision of Specialist Registrar lists and participation in various teaching programmes for Registrars. The combined teaching commitment is recognised through 0.5 SPA for teaching for new consultants.
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Continued professional / personal development
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Continued professional / personal development
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
