Health and Community Services

Consultant in Radiology

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Job summary

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Radiology department on the beautiful island of Jersey. The main department offer a small team of highly dedicated General Radioloigsts with Specialist interests. The separate Breast Screening Mammography unit offering Tomosynthesis, breast interventions, CESM, a Consultant Mammographer and a breast screen reading Mammographer.The radiology department is QSI accredited. Outside of the hospital offers every outdoor activity you could wish for, from amazing coastal walks to watersports and motorcross to paragliding. Jersey has an amazing family feel with a variety of top quality schools, indoor / outdoor adventure centres, great sports amenities and even a summer Coastering (coastal rock jumping) club.With London being a 40 minute flight away, easy on island commuting and a local tax rate cap of 22%, there are lots of advantages to island life.Please do not hesitate to give us a call and discuss. For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Nolan Walker atN.Walker2@health.gov.je.

Main duties of the job

We are currently a department of 8 General Consultant Radiologists, 3 of which have breast specialist interests. This post is to replace the retirement of one of these Breast Radiologists. Jersey is an Island which serves a population of 100,000 and this would bring the complement of Radiologists up to that recommended by the Royal College. The department consists of 7 FTE General Radiologists with subspecialist interests and a 8th fulltime fixed term Radiologist covering general duties and the plain film work. We have a certain amount of flexibility with this post as long as the essential core component in breast radiology is fulfilled. This flexibility ranges from being able to provide a full time breast post with no on-call to a more desirable configuration of a General Radiologist with an interest in breast imaging and provision of on call. The Mammography Department is currently staffed by 3 Consultant Radiologists, providing 6-7 symptomatic sessions in total and this job would be anticipated to provide at least 2 sessions. We have a Breast Surgeon, Mr Matt Stephenson who provides both mastectomy and a full reconstruction service. The Mammography Department is currently separated from the main department. There is a reporting room, an Ultrasound and Diagnostic Suite and a new GE Mammography Suite with Tomosynthesis and vacuum assisted biopsy.

About us

The Jersey Health and Community Services Department is independent from the UK National Health Service and is the political responsibility of the Health and Community Services Ministry, consisting of an elected Minister and two Assistant Ministers who serve as part of the Islands Government system. The Chief Officer directs the department for Health and Community Services Chris Bown. The Director of Clinical Services is Claire Thompson. The Group Medical Director is Patrick Armstrong. Funded by the States of Jersey from taxation revenue, the Department of Health and Community Services has a statutory requirement to provide free health care in respect of Hospital Services, Public and Environmental Health for the residents of the island. The island has a resident population of approximately 100,000 which increases to approximately 120,000 in the summer tourist season.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £102,090.28 - £152,196.88 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-24-0166

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are specifically looking for the following skills in breast imaging and encourage the development of new ones.;-

1. Diagnostic mammography ultrasound and biopsy.

2. Screening mammography.

3. Stereotactic vacuum assisted biopsy.

4. Wire localisation.

5. Contrast Mammography

6. Tomosynthesis

7. Breast MRI

Other subspecialty interests would also be highly desirable in addition to breast. These include but are not limited to:

1. Neuroradiology

2. Gynaecology.

3. Neurology and Head & Neck

4. Basic MSK MRI (e.g. spine, knee, shoulder, pelvis)

5. Further specialist interests would include, Urology (+Prostate MRI/biopsy), Cardiac and General Acute Imaging (including trauma and the surgical abdomen).

The general component of the job could be plain film reporting, general cross sectional imaging with CT, MRI or ultrasound. Ideally the candidate would be able to perform sufficient general imaging to provide an on-call service and this would be a 1 in 7. Current job plans are for 4 day on site working but this is flexible. Each radiologist has their own air conditioned and dedicated 2 screen PACS workstation and separate computer with internet access.

Current job plans are for a 4 day working week but this is flexible.

The radiology department is ISAS accredited

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are specifically looking for the following skills in breast imaging and encourage the development of new ones.;-

1. Diagnostic mammography ultrasound and biopsy.

2. Screening mammography.

3. Stereotactic vacuum assisted biopsy.

4. Wire localisation.

5. Contrast Mammography

6. Tomosynthesis

7. Breast MRI

Other subspecialty interests would also be highly desirable in addition to breast. These include but are not limited to:

1. Neuroradiology

2. Gynaecology.

3. Neurology and Head & Neck

4. Basic MSK MRI (e.g. spine, knee, shoulder, pelvis)

5. Further specialist interests would include, Urology (+Prostate MRI/biopsy), Cardiac and General Acute Imaging (including trauma and the surgical abdomen).

The general component of the job could be plain film reporting, general cross sectional imaging with CT, MRI or ultrasound. Ideally the candidate would be able to perform sufficient general imaging to provide an on-call service and this would be a 1 in 7. Current job plans are for 4 day on site working but this is flexible. Each radiologist has their own air conditioned and dedicated 2 screen PACS workstation and separate computer with internet access.

Current job plans are for a 4 day working week but this is flexible.

The radiology department is ISAS accredited

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Breast skills as outlined in job description
  • On call service
  • Wide experience in clinical Radiology
  • Experience in basic musculoskeletal MRI (and US)

Desirable

  • Experience in cross sectional imaging
  • REALMs meeting organisation and delivery

Other

Essential

  • Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities
  • Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
  • Evidence of annual appraisal
  • Holds a clean driving licence

Desirable

  • Experience of Service Planning
  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree
  • Higher Specialty qualification: FRCR or equivalent
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of
  • Training (CCT) or equivalent in the relevant Specialty (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application).

Desirable

  • Clinical Experience in an NHS environment
  • MS or MD
  • ALS/ATLS trained
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Breast skills as outlined in job description
  • On call service
  • Wide experience in clinical Radiology
  • Experience in basic musculoskeletal MRI (and US)

Desirable

  • Experience in cross sectional imaging
  • REALMs meeting organisation and delivery

Other

Essential

  • Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities
  • Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
  • Evidence of annual appraisal
  • Holds a clean driving licence

Desirable

  • Experience of Service Planning
  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree
  • Higher Specialty qualification: FRCR or equivalent
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of
  • Training (CCT) or equivalent in the relevant Specialty (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application).

Desirable

  • Clinical Experience in an NHS environment
  • MS or MD
  • ALS/ATLS trained

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).

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.

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

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Nolan Walker

N.Walker2@health.gov.je

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £102,090.28 - £152,196.88 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-24-0166

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


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