Locum Consultant Radiologist: Cross-Sectional & Cancer Imaging

PSSC, a registered charity (No. 298867), is a leader in translational cancer imaging. Established in 1985 and a provider of PET-CT scans since 1997, the Centre delivers cross-sectional imaging services for oncology patients and the wider community. It supports robust clinical and research imaging programs, backed by skilled and dedicated scanning teams. We offer numerous opportunities for career progression, including CPD, in-house training, and further study. Staff benefit from NHS contracts, with single accommodation available if needed. Newly qualified consultants can access the Trust's leadership mentoring program, with opportunities for other consultants to participate actively. As part of the selection process, candidates must complete a psychometric assessment to provide the panel with insights into behavioral strengths and potential derailers Main duties of the job The post holder will supervise and report investigations performed mainly cross-sectional imaging using CT and MRI and potentially a small PET/CT element. There are specialty leads for each modality in place. The post also provides the opportunity to develop research projects in the Centre. Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography (CT) and possibly positron emission tomography (PET). Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed. Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems and prepare and present comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.,

• Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
• Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
• Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
• Active participation in continuing medical education
  
  Essential
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development and application to practice
• ENP qualification (to include Minor Injury & Minor Illness modules)
Desirable
• APLS/PILS or equivalent
• Degree/Masters in Nursing
• Leadership/Coaching programme attendance
• Non-medical prescribing
• Red dot study day
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• RSCN/RN Child with current NMC registration
Previous Experience Essential
• Experience working in acute/emergency/urgent care with children and young people
• Experience and evidence of effectiveness in co-ordinating and managing patient care, the shift/unit and team.
• Ability to prioritise, organize work load and delegate and supervise tasks appropriately.
• Evidence of implementing and managing change.
• Evidence of previous experience and efficacy in mentorship teaching and assessing.
• Ability to analyse, resolve issues and make sound judgements on clinical issues, using initiative, whilst demonstrating an awareness of own limits.
• Experience of handling adverse incidents and complaints
Desirable
• Evidence of implementation of audit/research recommendations
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Negotiating skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work across professional team and organizational boundaries.
• Excellent Leadership and Management skills
• Accredited appraisal skills
• Advanced competency in nursing skills.
• Evidence of practical application of Trust and national documentation standards.
• IT skills
Desirable
• Plastering
• Wound Assessment and Management
• Suturing
• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• IRMER
• PGD awareness
Knowledge Essential
• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of acute/chronic Paediatric care, Directorate, Trust and National Policies
• Up to date knowledge of: 1. Safeguarding Children Processes 2. Hand hygiene and Care bundles 3. Health & Safety awareness 4. Clinical Governance and quality issues 5. Risk management 6. Equality and Diversity 7. HR Policies, Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
  
  The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre (PSSC) at Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Radiologist while we recruit for a substantive post. The Centre boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including a Dual Source/Dual Energy CT scanner (Siemens), three MRI scanners (1.5T Siemens), two PET-CT scanners (4 and 64 multi-detector configurations), and a Sectra PACS/RIS system. Additionally, an on-site cyclotron produces PET tracers, ensuring high-quality imaging capabilities., At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.