Locum Consultant Radiologist specialist interest in G-U & G-l
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a Locum GU/GI Consultant Radiologist post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time (10PA) fixed term post for a period of 12 months.
It is an exciting time to join our enthusiastic and dynamic Imaging department. At MKUH we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme that includes the building of a new Scanning Centre and implementation of a CDC programme.
The post holder should have broad radiology experience with the skills expected from a fully trained and experienced general Radiologist, as well as a more specialised interest with experience in GU/GI radiology.
The Imaging department at MKUH comprises CT, MRI, ultrasound, interventional radiology, and TAG (trauma, acute, and general radiography).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in GU/GI radiology. The appointee will also have general duties in radiology. The post holder will be required to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.
The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our trust values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package, including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
* Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council
* FRCR or equivalent
* ALS certification
Experience/ Training
* Subspecialty training in Genito-urinary and or gastrointestinal radiology
* Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
* Familiarity with voice activated reporting
* Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
* Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
* Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in IR procedures
* Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
* Leadership and Management experience
* Experience of managing budgets and staff
* An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
Knowledge/ Abilities
* Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
* Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
* Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
* Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
* Awareness of NHS Constitution
* Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
* Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner
Skills
* Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
* Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
* Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
* Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
* Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
* Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
* Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
* Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching and Education
* Willingness and ability to teach
* Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
* Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Audit
* Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit
Standards
* High ethical standards
* Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Research
* Experience of research
* Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other requirements
* Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
* Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
* Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
* Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust
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.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum pro rata
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