Specialty Doctor - Radiology

Job overview

The successful candidate will demonstrate a wide grounding in all aspects of radiology and a willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate level. Initially this is a fixed term post for 1 year but is highly likely to be extended if desirable for the department and the successful candidate

The Radiology service is modern offering a range of modalities, supported by a comprehensive PACS network. The main department is situated at Frimley Park Hospital with potential sessions at Aldershot Centre for Health.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist in delivering CT and MRI reporting, plain film reporting, ultrasound lists (primarily inpatient scanning) and fluoroscopic screening investigations. There will also be the opportunity to perform some interventional procedures. All sessions will have Consultant supervision whether direct or indirect.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide a full General Radiology service with Consultant supervision

Audit & Clinical Governance

A half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching. All elective work is cancelled for this session and all staff are expected to attend and participate as part of clinical governance  arrangements. There is strong culture of collaborative learning with teaching and regular REALM meetings. All CPD requirements must be met.

On Call

There is an on-call rota which currently runs at a 1 in 7. On-call shifts finish at 10.00pm with a day off pre- and post weekend on-call. All on-calls are covered by a Consultant.

Off Site

Some sessions may be delivered at peripheral sites - Heatherwood and Aldershot.

Teaching

The successful candidate is welcome to participate in the teaching programme if appropriate

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of service will be those applicable to the new Contract and any offer is subject to satisfactory Occupational Health clearance as per the Clothier Report recommendations, and GMC registration.

Employment will also be governed by the Trust’s employment policies and procedures

The post holder will be required to reside not more than 30 minutes travel time from Frimley Park Hospital when on call.

Investors in People ·

• To communicate on a regular basis with staff regarding the Trust’s     objectives, plans and business developments.
• To train and develop members of staff
• To discuss expected outcomes of training and development activity  with staff prior to attending training events.
• To discuss outcomes with staff after attending training and development activity and to assist staff to transfer, develop and use new skills acquired.

Health & Safety

The Trust recognises and accepts its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for employees, patients and visitors. As an employee, you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety. This includes ensuring that you are aware of and follow all Trust health and safety and infection control procedures relevant to your work and participate in relevant mandatory training and annual infection control updates. You will be expected to consistently follow high standards of infection control practice and this includes hand cleansing and aseptic techniques for clinical staff.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups

Employees who come into contact with vulnerable adults or children and their parents during the course of their normal duties need to be aware of their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Equal Opportunities

You are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust’s Policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 1998

You are required to comply with and maintain your awareness of the Trust’s Policies and procedures relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 1998