About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Fixed Time Consultant Radiologist with Interests in Breast and Body Imaging to join our teams in the Breast Imaging and General Radiology departments at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, a major trauma centre and breast screening centre, serving a regional population of 1.5 million in a modern PFI facility (which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme).
This post will be primarily based at the University Hospital site and will involve 10 programmed activities (10 PA). You will contribute to the Body Consultant on call rota and to provision of Breast symptomatic and screening diagnostics.
We are the principal Teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School and opportunities exist for increased research collaboration with Warwick University. You will be provided with home PACS for remote viewing of diagnostic imaging.
If you would like to work in an exciting and busy clinical environment, we would like to hear from you.
We are more than a hospital.
We are building a better future.
We are UHCW.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal clinical enquiries and requests to visit are welcome and arrangements should be made to Dr Vitali Garifzjanov, co-Director of Breast Screening or Dr Lye-Quen Hon Clinical Body Lead via:
Margaret Evans;[email protected]
Main duties of the job
The primary duty of this post is to provide specialist Breast and General Body Imaging support. This would include breast clinics, imaged guided procedures, reading/reporting sessions and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). The primary purposes of the post will be to contribute to the provision of Breast Imaging specialist services and general Body imaging. Thepost holder will be expected to be competent in all aspects of breast imaging and image guided intervention. The main responsibility is to support and extend existing breast imaging services, which includes screening, symptomatic work and regional breast MDTs. Expertise and knowledge in breast MRI and MRI guided biopsy would be an advantage. The appointed candidate will join the existing breast team which comprises of 4.3 WTE consultant radiologists, 4 consultant radiographers, 3 clinically based advanced practitioners and 1 that completes film reading and management duties. In addition the post-holder will undertake sessions in the general radiology department. The majority of work will be acute and cold CT sessions. Any other subspecialist interest outside of breast imaging can be accommodated during these sessions. There is also a requirement to provide evening inpatient CT cover once a week, with compensatory time off in the week. The post holder also participate in the general body on-call rota (currently 1 in 20).
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide, in collaboration with clinical and Radiology colleagues,
Radiology services to patients in Coventry, Rugby and the surrounding districts.
To work with the existing Radiologists to deliver the departments activity. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to, that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
To support multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To develop an academic and research interest. (individuals with specific specialist skills are welcome to add those to the Trusts imaging scope)
The post will be primarily based at the UHC site but all radiologists could be expected to work at STX or in the Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). UHC and STX are about 12 miles apart. There may be occasional clinics at George Eliot Hospital (GEH) to cover the regional breast services; this would be agreed as part of job planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills and Abilities Essential
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)