Locum Consultant in Cardio Thoracic and General Radiology
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England). This an exciting time to join the Imaging department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, which has now merged with Bedford Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Imaging department has been rated excellent and well led by the CQC and an exemplar unit by GIRFT. We are looking for a candidate who has expertise in both cardiac and thoracic imaging including performing of lung biopsy. Cardiac MRI expertise is highly desirable to support this newly developed service at the Luton site. The successful candidate will join three other thoracic radiologists who participate in the weekly lung cancer MDT and perform CT guided percutaneous lung biopsies at the Luton site. The successful candidate would be required to participate in the general radiology workload at the Luton & Dunstable hospital and participate in the on call rota at Luton and Dunstable hospital currently 1:19 rota. Home working is supported across both sites. All consultants have home reporting equipment including voice recognition software. Main duties of the job
The Key tasks for the role of Locum Consultant in Cardio Thoracic Imaging: Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital. To deliver a high quality diagnostic imaging service. To share, with colleagues in the Imaging Department, the management of all patients referred to the Trust. To participate in the delivery of on-call. To participate in teaching and training of specialist registrars grade, junior medical staff, radiographers, nursing staff and medical students. In addition the post holder will support Clinical Nurse Specialists and sonographers. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. Job responsibilities
Bedfordshire hospitals imaging department is a friendly and cohesive team offering a high quality patient centred service with a broad range of specialities across the 2 sites. The candidate needs to work well in a team, is dynamic and wanting to develop and grow the service. Flexibility to work cross-site is also desirable to support the services across both sites. Weekly cancer and benign MDTs are held at Luton along with a monthly Interstitial Lung Disease MDT. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the MDT rota. The trust is currently part of the lung cancer screening programme. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the delivery of this service, which includes reporting CT images and participating in targeted MDTs. Participating in the general radiology workload is essential and participation in other MDTs is encouraged and subject to agreement with the clinical director during job planning. The formally merged department has established links with Bedford hospital, and flexibility for cross site working is necessary and will be positively encouraged and supported. We recognise the importance of collaborative working and will encourage the successful applicant to continue to develop beneficial links with other local Trusts. Over the years the imaging department has been proactive and innovative in developing new ways of working. This is to help support staff wellbeing, increase departmental productivity and to deliver high quality services for our patients. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her representative. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. Person Specification
Training
Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). Registration
Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice. Qualifications
MB ChB or Equivalent FRCR MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology. Expertise in all aspects of Thoracic Imaging including percutaneous lung and pleural biopsy. Expertise in Cardiac CT imaging and reporting. To be able to conduct a cardiac CT list independently and report Cardiac CT independently Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. Any 2nd Subspecialty training. Non-vascular interventional would be considered highly desirable Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging Cardiac MRI expertise (reporting and supervision of cardiac MRI imaging) Additional sub specialty interest (urology, paediatric and non-vascular interventional) Professional Interest
An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust. Clinical Effectiveness
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD. Experience of guideline appraisal. Participation in relevant local audits. Ability to interpret and apply clinical research. Participation in relevant national audits. Teaching
Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Understands learner centred teaching Teaching ability and experience in conducting clinical/radiological meetings Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Clinical Governance
Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Communication and language skills
Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff. Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions. Management
Evidence of management experience or training. Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas. Personal Skills
Caring, honest and reliable. Able to foster good working relations with staff. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment. Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties. Knowledge
Knowledge and Experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults. Standards
Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" set out by the GMC. Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Police Check
Satisfactory DBS check. General Health
Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment. 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. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England). This an exciting time to join the Imaging department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, which has now merged with Bedford Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Imaging department has been rated excellent and well led by the CQC and an exemplar unit by GIRFT. We are looking for a candidate who has expertise in both cardiac and thoracic imaging including performing of lung biopsy. Cardiac MRI expertise is highly desirable to support this newly developed service at the Luton site. The successful candidate will join three other thoracic radiologists who participate in the weekly lung cancer MDT and perform CT guided percutaneous lung biopsies at the Luton site. The successful candidate would be required to participate in the general radiology workload at the Luton & Dunstable hospital and participate in the on call rota at Luton and Dunstable hospital currently 1:19 rota. Home working is supported across both sites. All consultants have home reporting equipment including voice recognition software. Main duties of the job
The Key tasks for the role of Locum Consultant in Cardio Thoracic Imaging: Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital. To deliver a high quality diagnostic imaging service. To share, with colleagues in the Imaging Department, the management of all patients referred to the Trust. To participate in the delivery of on-call. To participate in teaching and training of specialist registrars grade, junior medical staff, radiographers, nursing staff and medical students. In addition the post holder will support Clinical Nurse Specialists and sonographers. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. Job responsibilities
Bedfordshire hospitals imaging department is a friendly and cohesive team offering a high quality patient centred service with a broad range of specialities across the 2 sites. The candidate needs to work well in a team, is dynamic and wanting to develop and grow the service. Flexibility to work cross-site is also desirable to support the services across both sites. Weekly cancer and benign MDTs are held at Luton along with a monthly Interstitial Lung Disease MDT. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the MDT rota. The trust is currently part of the lung cancer screening programme. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the delivery of this service, which includes reporting CT images and participating in targeted MDTs. Participating in the general radiology workload is essential and participation in other MDTs is encouraged and subject to agreement with the clinical director during job planning. The formally merged department has established links with Bedford hospital, and flexibility for cross site working is necessary and will be positively encouraged and supported. We recognise the importance of collaborative working and will encourage the successful applicant to continue to develop beneficial links with other local Trusts. Over the years the imaging department has been proactive and innovative in developing new ways of working. This is to help support staff wellbeing, increase departmental productivity and to deliver high quality services for our patients. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her representative. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. Person Specification
Training
Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). Registration
Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice. Qualifications
MB ChB or Equivalent FRCR MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology. Expertise in all aspects of Thoracic Imaging including percutaneous lung and pleural biopsy. Expertise in Cardiac CT imaging and reporting. To be able to conduct a cardiac CT list independently and report Cardiac CT independently Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. Any 2nd Subspecialty training. Non-vascular interventional would be considered highly desirable Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging Cardiac MRI expertise (reporting and supervision of cardiac MRI imaging) Additional sub specialty interest (urology, paediatric and non-vascular interventional) Professional Interest
An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust. Clinical Effectiveness
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD. Experience of guideline appraisal. Participation in relevant local audits. Ability to interpret and apply clinical research. Participation in relevant national audits. Teaching
Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Understands learner centred teaching Teaching ability and experience in conducting clinical/radiological meetings Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Clinical Governance
Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Communication and language skills
Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff. Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions. Management
Evidence of management experience or training. Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas. Personal Skills
Caring, honest and reliable. Able to foster good working relations with staff. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment. Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties. Knowledge
Knowledge and Experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults. Standards
Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" set out by the GMC. Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Police Check
Satisfactory DBS check. General Health
Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment. 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. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum
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