We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist to join our growing team at Bedford Hospital, which merged with Luton & Dunstable Hospital in April 2020 to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is to support the growing workload and service development. The role is based at Bedford Hospital, with potentially one day a week at Luton.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Consultant with experience in all aspects of General Radiology, with interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. They will support the rapidly increasing demand for MSK imaging, working with the Orthopaedics department but also supporting the Rheumatology and Plastics and Reconstruction services. A second subspecialty interest can also be supported and encouraged within the department.

There may be a requirement of some cross-site sessions to cover Luton and Dunstable Hospital in future, which could be done remotely through the unified PACS, or in person.

The role is centred on maintaining the highest clinical standards in managing all patients presenting to the hospital, with a particular emphasis on delivering a high-quality imaging service focused on Musculoskeletal imaging. Collaboration with colleagues in the Imaging Department is essential to manage all patient referrals to the Trust, while also contributing to the department's general radiology work, including a 1 in 12 on-call rota. The candidate will provide crucial support to radiographers and sonographers and will be actively involved in the teaching and training of specialist registrars, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. Participation in both departmental and Trust-wide Clinical Governance and audit activities is required, along with a strong commitment to continuing professional development .

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtualpre-interview assessment process.

Closing date: 15.09.2024

Assessment date: 02.10.2024 TBC

Interview date: 11.10.2024

Person Specification

GMC Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology via CCT (or within 6 months from date of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree: MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate Degree e.g., MD or equivalent

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Participation in relevant local audits
• Experience of guideline appraisal

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national research and audits

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology
• Subspecialty training in MSK Radiology and expertise in full range of MSK imaging, including MSK USS and necessary imaging to support Rheumatology and Plastic surgery
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Experience and interest in a second Imaging subspecialty Expertise in other specialised area
• Interventional MSK procedures

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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