Locum Consultant General Radiologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated imaging professional to maintain the highest clinical standards for all patients. You'll deliver high-quality imaging services, participate in a busy on-call rota, and support staff training and development in a dynamic and friendly environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and aims to provide high-quality care to a growing population. Join this innovative Trust at an exciting time as they enhance their services across two hospital sites, Bedford and Luton.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

State-of-the-art facilities

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical imaging and a commitment to high clinical standards.
• Teaching and training skills for staff and registrars.
• Participation in Clinical Governance and audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards for all patients.
• Deliver high-quality imaging services.
• Participate in on-call rota and general radiology work.
• Support and train staff in imaging department.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital
• To deliver a high-quality imaging service with a focus on subspeciality interests as applicable
• To share, with colleagues in the Imaging Department, the management of all patients referred to the Trust
• To share in the general radiology work of the department including currently a 1 in 12 on call rota
• To support radiographers and sonographer staff in the department and also be involved in the teaching and training of specialist registrars grade, junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)

Additional Information

This post is based at Bedford Hospital. This is an exciting time to be joining Bedford Hospital, which has recently merged with Luton Hospital NHS Trust to become part of the dynamic new Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There has been improved working and strategic developments across both sites and the Trust aims to work towards implementing integration benefits to the fullest in future, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder may be required to work in other outreach clinics and establishments used in the course of Trust business (if necessary for the role), Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. 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. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. 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.