Locum Consultant In Radiology Sub-Specialising In Head & Neck Imaging

Job summary This is a 1 year fixed term post for a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialist interest in head and neck imaging.
A second interest in neuroradiology would be favourable.
Main duties of the job They will support the Head & Neck MDT and thyroid MDT.
There will also be a requirement to cover acute CT and MR reporting.
There will be a general diagnostic on-call commitment.
The current frequency is 1:20.
The final job plan will be agreed in discussion between the clinical lead and successful candidate.
About us The appointee will join the team of 30 Radiologists to provide care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Work is based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with satellite cover provided at West Berkshire Community Hospital and Bracknell Healthspace Our department has Insignia PACS, Cerner millennium RIS and Soliton voice recognition software.
We are well equipped with Philips and 3T static MRI scanners in addition to a mobile Philips Integra scanner based at the West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Thatcham.
Scanners.
The CT department is equipped with 4 new CT scanners, 3 x Aquillion Prime and a Aquillion Prism.
A second static Aquillion Prime is installed at WBCH.
Our ultrasound suite has 8 Hitatchi Ascendus machines and a Phillips Epiq 7 for vascular and interventional use.
We also have two interventional rooms, a fluoroscopy suite, a breast screening centre, a dedicated radiology nursing unit and a nuclear medicine department.
We are planning to expand our MRI capacity with the addition of two new scanners to be based at WBCH.
In addition, we currently have use of a commercial mobile MRI scanner located at Bracknell Healthspace.
We have recently acquired onsite PET CT, provided by a commercial supplier and operated out of the Berkshire Cancer Centre.
Job description Job responsibilities Immediate Responsibilities of the AppointeeThe post holder will undertake Head and Neck cross-sectional imaging and ultrasound (including thyroid FNA and neck core biopsies).There will also be a requirement to cover acute CT and MR reporting.The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Radiology service with the present consultants.
An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Objectives To provide, with colleagues, Radiology services in both in-patient and out-patient settingsTo provide subspecialist knowledge and skills regarding Head and Neck radiologyEnsure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Management responsibilities Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Radiology department Teaching, Research & Audit The Radiology department has recently been awarded the status of University Department of Radiology which reflects our excellent governance structures, teaching and training activities, our broad and diverse research portfolio and excellent track record in staff development.
This has ratified our close links with the University of Reading and we are looking forward to future developments in this collaboration.The Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust Radiology department received the highest level (Excellent) status from the Oxford Deanery annual school reports in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
We run weekly teaching for our trainees and our Intervention and MSK rotations are particularly popular.
We have a robust programme of audit and Clinical Governance with monthly meetings in Radiology.
Findings from audit and Clinical Governance are regularly fed into the educational meetings and communicated widely amongst the staff.We work closely with other departments and Reading University and are actively involved in a number of local and national research projects.
The Trust has an excellent reputation for education, as measured by its PMETB report and regular responses from trainees and medical students.
It has a recently upgraded medical library and an active clinical librarian service, a clinical skills unit and a state of the art simulation centre opened in 2009.Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to take part in a CPD program.
The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.Provisional Job PlanThis is a full time post with 10 Programmed activities, LTFT requests however will be considered.The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan.
The SPA allocation is for personal CME, audit and revalidation requirements including departmental meetings.
Additional SPAs may be allocated for specific agreed objectives for the Trust, subject to the agreement of the Clinical Lead.Expected minimum reporting numbers within the department are: 16 cases per 4 hour CT session, 16 cases per 4 hour MRI session, 10-12 cases per ultrasound session and 100 plain films per reporting session Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration FRCR (UK) or equivalent Desirable Higher degree MD/MSc submitted/awarded Clinical Experience & Skills Essential Takes responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice Extensive experience working within Head and Neck Radiology Competent in ultrasound guided thyroid FNA and neck biopsies Desirable Ability to report neuro related cross-sectional examinations Audit Management & IT Essential Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
Undertake audits and present data as required.
Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce Evidence of experience in service development and protocol writing - particularly in regard to PET-CT and oncology imaging.
Research.
Teaching skill & exp Essential Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Specific evidence of knowledge and experience of a developing PET-CT services.
Desirable Educational qualification or accreditation Experience in organising Radiology teaching including undergraduate teaching in radiology.
Experience of organising radiology training courses.
Personal Qualities Essential Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English Willingness to take responsibility and exert appropriate authority.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work within MDT.
Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Interpersonal skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.