Job summary
We are seeking applicants for a Fellowship in Breast Imaging at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Norfolk and Norwich Breast Unit is one of the country's busiest breast centres. The successful applicant will join a team of breast radiology consultants and will gain a rich experience in all aspects of breast imaging.
The post is only suitable for post-CCT senior radiology trainees and applicants would be expected to have had some prior exposure to breast imaging at pre-CCT level. Given that we have a large radiology training scheme an enthusiasm and aptitude for teaching and training would also be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to train as a Breast Radiologist amongst a team of committed and enthusiastic consultant trainers with excellent research opportunities and the opportunity to develop educational skills in a busy teaching hospital environment.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- FRCR or equivalent
- Within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of being a good team member
Experience
Essential
- General radiology training to at least year 4 Specialty Training level including breast imaging experience
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience in audit, research or published papers
Desirable
- Authored breast imaging papers in peer-reviewed journals, or breast imaging audits
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and motivation for teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- FRCR or equivalent
- Within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of being a good team member
Experience
Essential
- General radiology training to at least year 4 Specialty Training level including breast imaging experience
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience in audit, research or published papers
Desirable
- Authored breast imaging papers in peer-reviewed journals, or breast imaging audits
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and motivation for teaching
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).
