Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester County Hospital is pleased to be able to offer a Consultant Radiologist-Breast post.
The new post holder will contribute to the general workload of the department whilst developing and providing a sub-specialist interest that complements existing expertise within the Breast imaging department.
The current team of 1 Breast radiologist and 1 Breast Consultant Radiographer support the ever-expanding symptomatic breast service, which treats approximately 300 new breast cancer diagnoses per annum. The breast service provides up to five one-stop clinics per week, plus follow-up/intervention lists. The department currently uses a Hologic Dimensions Mammography unit, Toshiba Ultrasound, contrast-enhanced MRI, and Hologic Vacuum biopsy system. Full training for all the equipment will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Elective radiology reporting at DCH is carried out via an allocated worklist with the number and type of studies depending on the length of the reporting session and area of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of abilities across CT/MRI/ultrasound; the job plan will be varied and will aim to encompass the individual's complete skill set. A home reporting set-up is available.
The post holder will be required to attend the weekly Breast MDT, which takes place at 12:30 - 14:30 on Thursdays. Job planned time is provided for MDT preparation.
About us
The Radiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is a progressive, patient-focused department and is highly regarded by the clinical teams that use our services. The department is a busy district general hospital department providing CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, symptomatic breast services and plain film and is also a friendly place to work with an excellent working relationship between all staff within the department regardless of position. The post holder will join a cohesive group of 14 substantive consultant radiologists.
Job responsibilities
The post attracts 10 PAs in total, and 1.5 SPAs for research, CPD, audit and appraisal/revalidation preparation. Applications requesting a less-than-full time role will be considered.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Full GMC Registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESAR or European Community Rights
Experience & Knowledge
* Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant radiologist
* Experience of working within the NHS
Current Skills & Abilities
* Experience in a broad range of US, CT and MR examinations
* Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
* Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
* Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
* Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
* Evidence of management experience
Teaching and communication
* Evidence of teaching experience
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.
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