Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service, to provide support for the paediatric services and to cover sessions at our local community hospitals, i.e. The Nelson and Queen Mary's Roehampton. This post is for a 1 year fixed term.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to join the team of 46 Consultant Radiologists in the main department in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service including CT, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Experience in paediatric imaging is essential and the post may also contain in general adult diagnostic reporting sessions including general diagnostic sessions in CT, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Specific skills in paediatric and adult small bowel ultrasound is desirable. The post holder will be joining a team of Paediatric Imaging specialists in providing expert radiology services to Specialist Paediatric clinical teams. The dedicated MDT work will be shared with colleagues in the team.
The appointee will be expected, in collaboration with the Care Group Lead in Radiology and other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high quality clinical services within the Radiology Department and to participate in training and quality improvement activity.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the UK accommodating more than 1000 beds and employing 6000 members of staff, and is closely integrated to the St George's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London. We have an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and oncology. We provide an integrated mix of secondary care and specialist services to children of Wandsworth, Merton and South West London, Surrey and further afield. We have a comprehensive range of paediatric medical and surgical specialist services supported by PICU and NICU and are a joint treatment centre for oncology with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The Trust is a designated level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has been granted Foundation Trust status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 9 PAs for direct clinical care and 1 supporting PAs. This post also includes the training of registrars during clinical placements and during daily departmental activity.
Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St Georges, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Marys Roehampton may be needed. An indicative job plan is provided below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC
- CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations.
- Reporting of MRI and CT examinations including general CT
- Performing and reporting of general ultrasounds examinations and basic ultrasound interventional procedures including MSK interventions
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Experience in trauma imaging and MDTs
Skills
Essential
- Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Experience with paediatric patients
Desirable
- Computer, PACS and VR software literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
Other
Essential
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to CPD and teaching
- Enthusiasm
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Approachability
Desirable
- Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT