Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant with interest in Breast Radiology
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Job Overview
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust wishes to invite applications for the post of a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging.
The unit provides Breast Symptomatic services to the local population and is acknowledged as a flagship service for the Trust with an outstanding local reputation for providing a high quality and comprehensive service.
The successful candidate would be joining a cohesive and motivated team of Consultant Breast Radiologists, The post is for 1 PA every 2 weeks with no on call requirement for 6 months
Candidates wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practise
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
This job is for a locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging. The job is a full time post comprising of 1 Programmed Activities (PAs) every 2 weeks
Purpose Of Job
To provide a full General Radiology service for the Trust with a special interest in Breast Screening and Symptomatic imaging.
Audit & Clinical Governance
A half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching. All elective work is cancelled for this session and staff are expected to attend and participate as part of clinical governance and audit arrangements. There is also a learning and discrepancy meeting. All CPD requirements must be met.
Directorate Consultant meetings are held monthly and are chaired by the Clinical Lead.
Teaching
The general radiology department are currently hosting radiology trainees from the Kent, Surrey and Surrey Deanery.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
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Qualifications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Knowledge of legislation relating to Radiology e.g.: IR(ME)R 2000
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of RCR Professional code of Conduct
- Knowledge of the latest RCR and NICE guidance
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of General Radiology including cross sectional imaging CT, MRI & Ultrasound
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and Radiological problems
Specific Competencies
- Experience in breast Radiology
- Able to evaluate own Radiological practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Able to manage own time effectively and prioritise work accordingly
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- FRCR or equivalent registration
- Knowledge of latest RCR and Nice guidance relating to breast imaging
- Evidence of research activity
Specific Competencies
Essential criteria
- Well grounded experience in all areas of Radiology
- Ability to evaluate own practice
- Experience in teaching
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
Professional
Essential criteria
- Understanding principles of audit
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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