Job summary We are excited to invite applications for a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Imaging to join the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 6 month fixed-term post with the potential to extend. We will also be looking to recruit substantively in 2025. Join our dedicated, compassionate team as we deliver world-class care to our community and beyond. Based in Guildford, we are a tertiary cancer centre and serve a population of over two million, offering cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment services. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join our team of five experienced breast radiologists, supporting our one-stop clinics and contributing to mammography, MRI reporting, and interventional procedures such as biopsies and pre-operative localizations. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals within the broader radiology team to provide comprehensive imaging services, including CT and MRI for cancer patients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your expertise, supported by a forward-thinking Trust committed to continuous improvement and innovation. As part of our multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The Royal Surrey is renowned for its strong research partnerships, particularly with the University of Surrey and the Surrey Cancer Research Institute, making it an ideal environment for those with a passion for research and teaching. We offer mentoring and comprehensive support for professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced consultants. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro rata, DoE Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 384-PP-EMF17104 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities This post includes a 1:15 general radiology on-call commitment and flexible job planning to accommodate your subspecialty interests. We encourage candidates interested in job share or alternative working arrangements to apply. With our Community Diagnostic Centre set to open in 2025, this role offers the potential for a long-term career within a dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality imaging services and want to make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities This post includes a 1:15 general radiology on-call commitment and flexible job planning to accommodate your subspecialty interests. We encourage candidates interested in job share or alternative working arrangements to apply. With our Community Diagnostic Centre set to open in 2025, this role offers the potential for a long-term career within a dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality imaging services and want to make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC MBBS or equivalent Completion of FRCR or equivalent Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000 Desirable Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology Teaching/Education Qualification Higher Degree To have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties Experience Essential Experience in breast imaging Experience in Ultrasound scanning Experience, knowledge and skills of all aspects of General Radiology including CT,MRI and Ultrasound Biopsies and drainage procedures Able to evaluate own radiological practice Understand the principals of Clinical Governance Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Research Essential Experience of research Desirable Publication in peer review journals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC MBBS or equivalent Completion of FRCR or equivalent Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000 Desirable Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology Teaching/Education Qualification Higher Degree To have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties Experience Essential Experience in breast imaging Experience in Ultrasound scanning Experience, knowledge and skills of all aspects of General Radiology including CT,MRI and Ultrasound Biopsies and drainage procedures Able to evaluate own radiological practice Understand the principals of Clinical Governance Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Research Essential Experience of research Desirable Publication in peer review journals 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)