Bank - Consultant - Breast Radiology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working environment

Flexible working opportunities

Training opportunities

Career progression support

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a bank consultant in breast radiology. The role is offered on an as-and-when basis with no guarantee of hours, focusing on safe patient care through liaison with nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives, and active participation in rounds and related activities.

Requirements include GMC registration with a designated GMC body for bank work and demonstrated consultant-grade experience.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required for bank work.
• Designated body on the GMC for bank work is necessary.
• Experience at consultant grade is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care.
• Attend and take part in board rounds, ward rounds and related daily activities.
• Provide workplace supervision to other staff when requested.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in documentation.
• Arrive on time for booked shifts and be available from the arranged start time.
• Attend local induction when working in new areas.
• Follow Trust policies, including its values and behaviours.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the post and grade, as advised by the specialty clinical lead.

Skills

Consultant grade experience

Education

GMC registration

Designated GMC body for bank work

Job description

Bank consultant post in breast radiology with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, offered on an as-and-when basis with no guaranteed hours. The work centres on supporting safe care by liaising between nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives, joining board and ward rounds, and supervising staff as needed. Shifts range from a single shift to an extended post and can include evenings, weekends and on-call work. Bank doctors must already hold a designated body on the GMC to work on the trust's bank.

What the job involves

• Liaise between nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care
• Attend and take part in board rounds, ward rounds and related daily activities
• Provide workplace supervision to other staff when requested
• Keep high standards of professionalism, especially in documentation
• Arrive on time for booked shifts and be available from the arranged start time
• Attend local induction when working in new areas
• Follow Trust policies, including its values and behaviours
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the post and grade, as advised by the specialty clinical lead

What’s required

Registration & licences

• GMC registration
• Designated body on the GMC for bank work

Experience

• Experience at consultant grade

Nice to have

• Specialist Register
• Experience at locum consultant grade

What’s offered

• Good working environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to training appropriate to the job
• Support to succeed and progress in career