Locum Breast Consultant Radiology
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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 Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post offering 10 programmed activities.
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 breast imaging department is equipped with digital imaging offering digital breast tomography and is soon to implement the use of Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM).
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 breast radiology and the National Breast Screening Programme
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, the general on-call rota, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
This post will encompass all areas of imaging allied to the screening and symptomatic breast services, including specialist breast ultrasound, image guided intervention utilising the modalities of ultrasound, stereotactic guidance and digital breast tomography with special reference to stereotactic guided and ultrasound guided vacuum biopsy, the reporting of breast MRI, CT and plain radiography.
There will be the opportunity to pursue and develop further areas of special interest in line with departmental and Trust strategy. 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.
Working for our organisation
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 Trusts 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
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential criteria- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- FRCR or equivalent
- ALS certification
- Breast Fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential criteria- Subspecialty training in interventional 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
Essential criteria- Ability to perform a wide range of breast interventions including stereotactic biopsies and excisions independently
- 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
Essential criteria- 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
- A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
- Can identify the patients individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
- 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
Essential criteria- Willingness and ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Audit
Essential criteria- Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit
Standards
Essential criteria- High ethical standards
- Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Research
Essential criteria- Experience of research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other requirements
Essential criteria- 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
- ll 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
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.