Specialist in Breast Radiology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification FRCR or its recognised equivalent
• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Teaching Skill

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of interest / participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills both oral and written

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience
• Breast radiology including experience in breast symptomatic and screening
• Experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

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.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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