Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit a Fixed Term Radiology Fellow Radiologist to be based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester to join our current team. The post is available as soon as possible for a period of a minimum of 6 months pending recruitment to the substantive post.
We welcome applications from Radiologists with subspeciality interests in any of the following: Oncology, Breast, Cardiothoracic, Interventional Radiology, Muskuloskeletal Imaging or Paediatrics.
The successful applicants will support existing services at our Acute sites plus non-acute as we expand into our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites in Southlands and Bognor Regis.
The successful candidate will join a team of Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Fellows, in a modern and progressive Trust, with a reputation for high clinical standards and performance.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join a strong multidisciplinary team providing both General and Specialist support to the Trust.
- Undertaking sessions as detailed in job planning and sharing in the general work of the department.
- Individual responsibility for the safety, privacy and dignity of patients in their charge.
- Working cohesively with other members of the radiology team to provide an efficient and effective service.
- Providing consultation and advice on the appropriate imaging in conjunction with clinical staff.
- Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Participating in the general professional training of medical, nursing, radiographic and other staff.
- Participating in discrepancy and clinical governance meetings
- Instrumental in departmental and inter-departmental clinical audit.
- Actively participating in evaluating and co-ordinating clinical trials in conjunction with colleagues and the Research and Development department.
- Undertaking administrative duties associated with the work of the post and the Radiology department.
- Participating in the on-call rota.
- Ensuring continuous professional development and keeping up to date with job planning, mandatory training, appraisal and the revalidation process requirements.
Participating in, or expert clinical advice to, service re-design and quality improvement initiatives.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the post please refer to the job description and person specification attached,
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the post please refer to the job description and person specification attached,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- oMBBS or equivalent or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCR or equivalent oor appropriate specialist qualification
- oFour Years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of running MDMs.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oBroad experience of general acute imaging (including trauma CT) and general out-patient imaging.
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oCommitment to teaching of both undergraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written
Additionally
Essential
- oUnderstands the NHS system nationally, regionally and locally
- oAware of the issues affecting current & future NHS Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- oMBBS or equivalent or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCR or equivalent oor appropriate specialist qualification
- oFour Years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of running MDMs.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oBroad experience of general acute imaging (including trauma CT) and general out-patient imaging.
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oCommitment to teaching of both undergraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written
Additionally
Essential
- oUnderstands the NHS system nationally, regionally and locally
- oAware of the issues affecting current & future NHS Practice
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).
