Job overview
We are pleased to be offering a rarely available opportunity to join the radiology team at University Hospitals Sussex with a sub-specialist interest in Paediatric Radiology. These 2 WTE posts can be offered as a full time paediatric radiology post or as a split post combining paediatrics with an adult sub-speciality.
Main duties of the job
The successfull candidates will join the exisiting team at Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital site and /or Royal Sussex County Hospital site of University Hospital's Sussex in providing general paediatric radiology services including MSK, oncology and paediatric neuroradiology services, as well as participate in the on call rota. Duties for an adult sub-specialisation will vary depending on the sub-specialism chosen.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Experience and Qualification
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree MBBS or equivalent
2. •Post graduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
3. •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. •CCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
5. •Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
6. •Specialist training in Paediatric imaging
Desirable criteria
7. Higher Degree
8. •Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
9. •Fellowship in paediatric radiology
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
10. •Understanding of clinical risk management
11. •Paediatric neuro radiology
12. •Therapeutic fluoroscopy for intussusception
Desirable criteria
13. •Experience in paediatric neuroradiology /MSK/ Cross sectional reporting
14. •Experience of diverse paediatric interventional procedures
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
15. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
16. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
17. •Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
18. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
19. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
20. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
21. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
22. Research experience
23. Publications
24. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
25. •Appropriate progression of career to date
26. •Evidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written