Locum Consultant in Radiology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Heart, Lung and Critical CareClinical Group

Locum Consultant Radiologist - 6 month post with the potential for a further 6 month extension

Location - Harefield Hospital

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Radiology to join a successful and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of diagnostic imaging procedures for our own patients and those of neighbouring hospitals. This is a post for a Locum Consultant in Radiology (whole-time) based at Harefield Hospital, which provides a 6 month locum cover replacing the responsibilities of an existing consultant who is on sabbatical, and also supports the delivery of the increasing service within all imaging modalities.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Paras Dalal, Cross-site Director of Radiology on tel: 01895 823828 , email: (p.dalal@rbht.nhs.uk). Alternatively, you can contact, Medical Recruitment team on 020 7351 8688.

Main duties of the job

The principal role of this post is to provide clinical services in Radiology, working closely with 3 other radiology consultant colleagues.

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients being seen through the imaging department.

A suitable post holder will engage in clinical research in imaging.

Applicants are required to be fully registered Medical Practitioners and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview.

About us

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals are renowned for excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiothoracic disease and highly rated for research and teaching. Already the largest UK postgraduate specialist heart and lung centre with sites in Chelsea and Wimpole St, London and Harefield, Middlesex with Harefield Hospital being one of UK's largest heart and lung transplant centres. Our Heart, Lung and Critical Care Group within Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust expands our services to additional specialist Hospitals including St Thomas' and Guy's Hospitals, as well as community and other services.

We strive to develop our staff both personally and professionally to ensure that our patients get the first-class service that they deserve. Applicants should have demonstrated the ability to advance a service that is already internationally renowned. In addition to clinical service, you will contribute to research, teaching and audit and you will be eligible for honorary academic status at King's College or Imperial College London.

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum excluding HCAS

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-HH-LCON-RADI-0623B

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post for a Locum Consultant in Radiolgy (whole-time) based at Harefield Hospital site of the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients being seen through the Radiology department.

To provide clinical services in Radiology at Harefield Hospital.

To engage in clinical research in imaging at a level in keeping with the 5* research rating of Kings College London.

To supervise and deliver clinical and technical education in cardio-thoracic radiology, and to maintain the international teaching profile of the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and research especially, but not exclusively in the field of imaging.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post for a Locum Consultant in Radiolgy (whole-time) based at Harefield Hospital site of the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients being seen through the Radiology department.

To provide clinical services in Radiology at Harefield Hospital.

To engage in clinical research in imaging at a level in keeping with the 5* research rating of Kings College London.

To supervise and deliver clinical and technical education in cardio-thoracic radiology, and to maintain the international teaching profile of the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and research especially, but not exclusively in the field of imaging.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
  • MRCP or FRCS or MRCOG or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to conduct clinical audit

Desirable

  • Ability to conduct research and teaching at national level skills and computer literacy
  • Ability to initiate & supervise research

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in cardio-thoracic imaging
  • Experience in PET-CT
  • Experience in interventional radiology
  • Research experience and contributions to major professional conferences

Desirable

  • Experience of departmental management including personnel and budgetary management
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
  • MRCP or FRCS or MRCOG or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to conduct clinical audit

Desirable

  • Ability to conduct research and teaching at national level skills and computer literacy
  • Ability to initiate & supervise research

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in cardio-thoracic imaging
  • Experience in PET-CT
  • Experience in interventional radiology
  • Research experience and contributions to major professional conferences

Desirable

  • Experience of departmental management including personnel and budgetary management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Radiology

Dr Paras Dalal

p.dalal@rbht.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum excluding HCAS

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-HH-LCON-RADI-0623B

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


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