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View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. Fixed Term Consultant Breast RadiologistNHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term ConsultantMain area Breast Services Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time Part time 10 sessions per week (Part time is considered) Job ref 279-MWWTGRSCHFTBRERAD-425 Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Worthing / Brighton Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/04/2025 23:59 Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for 1 fixed term Consultant Radiologist post at Worthing with cross site working (Brighton). The role will be a full time 10PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of the breast screening and breast imaging services. This includes breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one stop 2WW rule clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists and depending on experience MRI and cross-sectional reporting. The successful candidate will join a busy Integrated Breast Service, providing breast screening to a population of over 130,000 women, receiving over 8,000 GP referrals and treating around 1000 new breast cancers. There is a purpose-built stand-alone breast unit at Worthing hospital with modern digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E. Digital equipment is also available at Brighton. Main duties of the jobThe clinical duties of the post will include the following: Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions Support one stop symptomatic clinics Support ultrasound and interventional procedures, including VAB/E and localisation procedures Report breast MRIs / cross sectional imaging Support interval cancer and previously assessed cancer reviews No on-call commitments. Working for our organisationAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Person specificationExperience / QualificationsFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC Membership of the Association of Breast Radiology Membership of other relevant subspecialty organisations MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Skills and ExperienceBreast radiology including experience in breast screening Wide experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging Organisation and PlanningExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching SkillEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Recognised teaching qualification Academic and ResearchEvidence of participation in audit Prizes and honours Appropriate progression of career to date Personal AttributesGood communication skills both oral and written Important information for applicants: Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity. Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Olga Strukowska Job title Director of Breast Screening - Lead Consultant Email address Olga.Strukowska@ Telephone number 01903 205111 Additional information Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with: Olga Strukowska, Director of Breast Screening and Lead Consultant Radiologist - Olga.Strukowska@ Soraia Fontes, Head of Breast Screening and Breast Imaging Services, Integrated Breast Services – Soraia.Fontes@ If you have problems applying, contactAddress - 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW - St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ#J-18808-Ljbffr