Locum Consultant in Radiology

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative Trust in Guildford as a Radiologist, where you will be part of a dedicated team at a leading hospital and specialist cancer centre. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge MRI and CT technology while supporting oncology teams in a collaborative environment. With a focus on career growth and professional development, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality radiological services. The Trust values its staff and invests significantly in facilities and equipment, ensuring you have the resources needed to excel in your career. Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that is making a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Investment in facilities and equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting cancer imaging and supporting oncology MDTs.
• General radiology role, with subspecialist interests welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general radiology services, especially MRI and CT for cancer.
• Deliver radiological reports and investigations as required.

Skills

Radiology

MRI

CT Imaging

Oncology Support

MDT Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Radiology

Tools

Philips MRI Scanners

Siemens IR Unit

Sectra PACS

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist? We want you to be part of our dedicated team at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust!

We are expanding to meet the rising demand for cross-sectional imaging and to support our cancer centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dedicated team. We will develop exciting, interesting, and sustainable roles around existing sub-specialty expertise, integrating into the appropriate MDTs.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work at a leading modern general hospital and specialist tertiary cancer centre.
• Supportive Team: Join a friendly, collaborative team of 25 Consultants, 5 Registrars, 83 Radiographers, 24 nursing and assistant staff, and 25 administrators.
• Career Growth: Our Diagnostic Strategy aims to expand services and resources, supporting your career progression.

Exciting Investments:

• MRI Suite: Featuring the latest patient experience environment with two Philips MRI scanners, 1.5T and 3T, equipped with Acquisition Acceleration Technology.
• Interventional Suite: Redesigned with the latest Siemens IR unit.
• Sectra PACS: Part of the Surrey and Sussex Consortium.
• Milford Community Hospital: Expanded DR plain film and ultrasound facilities, with 2 Siemens MRI scanners (3T and 1.5T) and CT.

Main duties of the job

We seek candidates with experience in reporting cancer imaging and supporting oncology MDTs and research. This is a general radiology role, with subspecialist interests welcomed and supported.

Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general radiology services, especially MRI and CT for cancer and potential cancer, in collaboration with Consultant and Senior colleagues.
• Providing radiological reports and investigations as required by the clinical director, including plain film reporting and general radiology.
• Covering for colleagues during leave, including MDT coverage.

On-Call:

The current on-call commitment is 1 in 15 general radiology, equating to 1 PA. There is an option to set up a home workstation for reporting. Outside 8 am-8 pm, reporting support is provided by an outsourced company.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate, collaborative Trust, valuing its 5000 colleagues. We offer comprehensive health and wellbeing programs and are committed to professional development. Our diverse team ensures you feel valued throughout your career with us.

We provide joined-up care bridging hospital and community services, including regional cancer care. Our main hospital is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We also offer adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.

The CQC rated us as Outstanding.

We are proud of our achievements and are investing over £45 million in facilities and equipment in the coming years. Now is the perfect time to join us.

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