Specialty Doctor in Breast Imaging

Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£52,530 - £82,400 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59
Specialty Doctor in Breast ImagingNHS Medical & Dental: Specialty DoctorJob overviewThe appointee will be a member of the Medical Imaging department and working with the consultant radiologists provide a comprehensive imaging service for the population of Doncaster, Bassetlaw and the surrounding areas.The successful candidate will join our team of four breast radiologists, 2 advanced practitioner’s who assist with breast fast track clinics and screen reporting, and also 3 advanced practitioners who perform the majority of our stereotactic biopsies. We have close and mutually supportive working relationships with the breast surgeons, oncologists and breast care nurses.The appointee will play an active role in the weekly MDT and consensus/QA meetings. They will be involved in performing ultrasound guided and stereotactic core/ vacuum assisted biopsies and wire localisations. We have trialled and now have funding for Magseed localization of breast tumours and hope to begin tomosynthesis later this year following the completion of the PACS upgrade. The radiologist will also be expected to report screening mammograms as part of the NBSS, staging CT’s and breast MRI’s.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to support delivery of service in line with clinical key performance indicators (relating to maximum reporting waiting times and reporting productivity) to take part in Duty Radiologist, and to take part in Discrepancy Meetings, Peer review, Clinical Audit and other Clinical Governance activities.To work with colleagues, medical, radiographic and nursing to improve and advance the service.To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).Working for our organisationDoncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits including:• Extensive range of learning opportunities• NHS Pension Scheme• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe Imaging Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary comprises four general X-Ray rooms, a DEXA room, two digital screening rooms, and a dental room. There are total of 3 CT scanners. Siemens Edge and a Siemens Go 128 slice scanners were installed in 2020 in a brand new CT scanning suite. A Siemens Somatom Definition AS 64 slice CT scanner was installed in September 2011. The interventional suite consists of two adjacent rooms. The main room is used for vascular and general interventional procedures and was replaced in 2012. The other is used predominately for cardiac work. The MRI is a 1.5T Siemens Aera, commissioned in spring 2011, and housed adjacent to the department in refurbished accommodation. Seven state-of-the-art ultrasound machines are sited in a purpose built Ultrasound suite within the main department and provide general ultrasound examinations. There is a separate ultrasound unit in the Women’s Hospital with five ultrasound machines for obstetric and gynaecological examinations. A range of nuclear medicine scans are delivered by a SPECT/CT machine, which was installed in 2012.Satellite radiography rooms are present in the Orthopaedic Clinic and Tickhill Road Hospital.Medical Imaging sits within the Clinical Specialties division, which also includes Pathology, Pharmacy, Theatres, Intensive Care and Outpatient Services. Fuji PACS is well established and is supported by Vital RIS, incorporating voice recognition reporting, and ICE Order Communication.Person specificationQualificationsFRCR or equivalent (FRCR2a with intention of FRCR2b-CESR)You must be on the specialist register for Radiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments CommitteeApplicants must continue to hold a Licence to PractiseExperience and AchievementsMust be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of breast and RadiologyAbility to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within chest radiology and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsWide based experience in RadiologyAttendance at a recognised management courseTeaching and trainingExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/educationAudit and ResearchKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomesCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodologyPractical/Intellectual Skills/Personal QualitiesAbility to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint OutlookEvidence of innovationEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersAccess to own transportGeneralEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring ServiceGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcareRespect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email.If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken In line with other NHS organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.As a Trust we value HONESTY from our staff and therefore we encourage applicants to tell us about convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, regardless of when they took place, in the application and interview process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences which will be discussed in a meeting between yourself, the Recruitment Team and your potential line manager. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience required for the post. The 'Supporting Information' area on the application form is available if you wish to expand on your skills and experience. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a high level of applications therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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