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About
Within our trust we are privileged to work with over 12,500 colleagues who deliver or support our patient services. From therapists to nurses, doctors, researchers, scientists, porters, cleaners, kitchen staff, accountants, those who teach, and the receptionists who welcome our patients, the contribution of all of our colleagues is invaluable.
As one of the largest trusts in the south west, taking a joined-up approach to providing clinical, acute hospital, community health, mental health, learning disability and dental care services. It is what makes the trust an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and build a progressive career.
Consultant Radiologist in Breast Radiology
Accepting applications until: 23-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 23-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Musgrove Park Hospital
- Address
- Parkfield Drive
- Town
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 5DA
- Major / Minor Region
- Somerset
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Main area
- Radiology Consultant
- Interview date
- 17/01/2025
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
We’re excited to be offering you the chance to join our team of 25 consultants, as a Consultant Breast and Cross-Sectional Radiologist. This new post reflects the ever-increasing demand for cross-sectional imaging in a friendly and expanding radiology department within a hospital rated by the CQC as Good, and Outstanding for caring. As the dominant provider of diagnostic imaging in the county we work closely with colleagues in surrounding Trusts to deliver services to a catchment of over 544,000.
Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January 2025.
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An interest in Breast Radiology is desirable, but we will happily consider candidates with other subspecialty interests. You’ll work in a department with 5 MRI scanners, 5 CT scanners, 5 Ultrasound bays, as well as benefiting from onsite static PETCT scanner and purpose-built oncology centre.
As well as this, we work in partnership with Taunton Diagnostic Imaging Centre to provide further diagnostic services to our patients. Additionally, we have recently merged with Yeovil District Hospital.
Working for our organisation
About the Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health, and acute hospital services. We work with health and social care partners in Somerset to ensure that we deliver outstanding services that meet the needs of our population.
Our trust was formed on 1st April 2020 when Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust merged. We provide community and mental health services across the whole of Somerset and acute hospital services in the north, west and centre of the county and beyond. On 1st April 2023 the trust merged with Yeovil District Hospital.
As well as this, we work in partnership with Taunton Diagnostic Imaging Centre to provide further services to our patients.
Location
Taunton is a beautiful part of the country, with all the benefits of a modern county town, yet only minutes away from spectacular areas of outstanding natural beauty, beautiful beaches, and dramatic coastline. The town has excellent schools, and benefits from useful road, rail, and air links. The cities of Bristol and Exeter are less than an hour away. Joining the 4000 strong team at Musgrove will offer you a stimulating and professional working environment in which to develop, challenge and further your career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We take a flexible approach to ensure we get the best from our Consultants, and are happy to negotiate on job plans, and discuss part time arrangements.
Relocation expenses available.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department by contacting Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead on 01823 342347 or email [email protected] PA.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Radiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for Diagnostic Radiology
- Sub-specialty Radiology training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach
- Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Carruthers
- Job title
- Clinical Service Lead for Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Yeovil District Hospital Site
- Higher Kingston
- Yeovil
- Somerset
- BA21 4AT
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