Job summary
This is a new post for candidates with training in interventional and cross-sectional radiology with specialist interest in chest. We welcome applicants for this exciting opportunity to work across sites.
Main duties of the job
The current job description allows for 7.5PA at KH FT and 2.5PA at SGH and though this multi-site role has been advertised as full time, applications are welcoming from those wishing to work part-time/ those interested in a job-sharing opportunity.
The required main interests are interventional radiology with special interests in chest. Further general CT and MRI reporting experience is required along with the ability to participate in the respective Cancer MDTs as well as cover Duty radiologist sessions.
It is anticipated that remote access to allow home working will be available for all consultants as the regional RIS/PACS system come online (provisionally late 2024).
About us
Thesuccessful candidates will be part of a split interventional on-call rota across both sites alternating between SGH and KH in a to be agreed period. The KH IR on call will be covering weekends from 8am to 5pm but also joining a general 1 in 23 weekday on call on site from 5-8pm. Overnight CT between 8pm-8am is currently reported by an outsource company (4Ways).
The St. George's interventional on call will be a 1 in 10 covering either Monday to Thursday or Friday to Sunday with a flexible day in lieu following the on call period.
The interventionalists will alternate their on call commitments between both hospitals after a set period of time so that on average each provide the same amount of work to both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this job vacancy, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
We are in the midst of trying to source an interview date, once confirmed we will update this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
- CCT and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of cross-sectional experience (CT, MRI, US)
- Subspecialty experience in chest imaging.
Desirable
- Other Relevant Subspecialty Experience
- Experience of CT guided lung biopsy
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB