About this role
Job summary
Locum /Fixed Term Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist Post to cover Maternity leave
Applicants interested in either Breast or Paediatrics will also be considered
Applicants are invited to apply for the Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist which is to cover Maternity leave.
The Imaging Department is currently based predominantly on three sites, Ashford Hospital , St Peters Hospital Chertsey and Woking Community Diagnostic Centre. The modalities include general radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, mammography, Intervention and Dexa. The MRI service is provided by Alliance Medical.
Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and forward looking NHS Foundation Trust, located in a pleasant area to the south west of London and on the borders of Surrey and Middlesex. Local towns include Woking, Chertsey, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Staines, Bedfont, and Feltham.
Applicants are ideally required to be fully registered and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register, or be eligible for admission to the Register within six months from the date of interview for the post.
For further information on this posts, please contact Dr. Alex Chapman, Clinical Director on 01932 722791
Main duties of the job
Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist
oDeliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
oWork with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford, St Peter's and Woking, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
oDeliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
o Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis.
o Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
o Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
o Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
About us
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond.
The trust employs around 4,800 members of staff, with a marvellous team of approximately 400 active volunteers contributing to the overall delivery of services and activities
The trust provides the majority of its services from St Peter's Hospital, Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital in North West Surrey. A full range of acute hospital services and some specialist services (such as neonatal intensive care and cardiovascular services) provided for a population of up to one million people in central and Western Surrey.
Ashford Hospital in Ashford, Surrey, primarily provides planned care, including day case and orthopaedic surgery, as well as outpatient services, ophthalmology and the Ashford Health Centre and Rapid Access Centre. In 2025, we opened the Surrey Surgical Centre which provides increased capacity for planned orthopaedic procedures, including hip and knee replacements.
St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, focuses on delivering more complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services.
At Woking Community Hospital we run several outpatient services, including physiotherapy as well as inpatient neuro-rehabilitation services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Be expected to share equally in the workload of the department
An interest in Breast and Paediatric Imaging is expected, but there will be the opportunity to pursue and develop further areas of special interest in line with departmental and Trust strategy
Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis. The frequency may be reviewed at a later date.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as
Please see Job Description attached for further detail
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oPotentially 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. oFully registered with the General Medical Council. oFRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Breast and Paediatric Fellowship
Experience Essential
oProviding direct clinical care oActive participation in clinical audit oExperience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships. oWide experience in Cross sectional radiology
Desirable
oLeading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills Essential
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 their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence-o Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty. o 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 their 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 o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues o Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
oEvidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience oDemonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
Knowledge Essential
NHS Constitution o Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes o Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership and Management Essential
oEvidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities oAbility to inspire and motivate others oUnderstanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) oFlexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
Desirable
oExperience of managing budgets and staff oChange management techniques oManagement qualification
Research Essential
oEvidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
Desirable
oAbility to supervise postgraduate research oPublication in peer reviewed journals oWillingness to continue participate in research
Other Essential
oEvidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians oAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust. oAbility to travel between Trust sites
Desirable
oLeadership qualities oExperience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Teaching Essential
oMedical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience oTeaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
oPostgraduate certificate in education
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address ASPH
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)