Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Academic and Clinical Neuroradiologist (Diagnostic) with a specialist interest in paediatric, perinatal and foetal neuroimaging to join a friendly and cohesive team of neuroradiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, training and research. The post has arisen to allow us to consolidate and expand our clinical research activities within Clinical Neurosciences and in collaboration with the Department of Perinatal Imaging and Health, King's College London/Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (KCL/GSTT) and our other health partners.
Main duties of the job
The New Post
We seek one 8PA academic and clinical diagnostic neuroradiologist who has a specialist interest in paediatric, perinatal and foetal neuroimaging and is keen to join our neuroradiology services at St George's and at King's College London (KCL)/Guy's and St Thomas'(GSTT).
General duties
The 8PA post will include 2 mixed clinical/research PAs (Perinatal Imaging and Health, KCL/ GSTT Guy's and St Thomas'), 1 research SpA at St George's, general adult and paediatric neuroradiology reporting sessions (St George's and DGH), 1 SpA for CPD and teaching/training, and sharing in the diagnostic on call rota (intended to be 1:8 with prospective cover, Category A, 5%).
Academic Sessions
Two clinical/research PAs funded by KCL reporting clinical and research scans (foetal and neonatal neuroimaging) and one dedicated research SpA funded by St George's. This will be a great opportunity for the post-holder to work and collaborate closely with clinical and research colleagues with expertise in foetal and perinatal neuro-imaging at two large teaching hospitals. There will be further opportunities and support offered from St George's Translational and Clinical Research Institute (TACRI) alongside the Joint Research and Enterprise Service (JRES). TACRI provides educational and clinical seminars, a statistical consultancy service, where researchers can sense-check planned methodologies and statistical approaches, an interactive website highlighting research success and much more.
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 8000 members of staff. It provides general acute services alongside all major tertiary disciplines including neurosciences, cardiothoracic and specialist women's and children's services. The Trust is a designated Hyperacute Stroke Unit and Major Trauma Centre and has been granted Foundation Trust status. The Trust provides tertiary neuroscience care to a regional population of 3.5 million in South West London, Surrey and Sussex and district neurology services to the local population. The clinical services are housed in the purpose built Atkinson Morley Wing of St George's Hospital, opened in 2003 to accommodate the relocation of neurosciences from Atkinson Morley's Hospital in Wimbledon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.This job description is intended to cover the main points of the post only. You are invited to enquire regarding any points about which you may be unsure.
Clinical Sessions
Paediatric, Neonatal and Foetal Neuroimaging
Paediatric duties will include supervision and reporting on regular lists of GA MRI cases, sharing in reporting of paediatric cases undertaken at other times and taking part in the weekly paediatric neurology meeting held in our department. The post will also include reporting of foetal MRI scans and attendance at the weekly foetal medicine MDT. The post-holder will attend the KCL/GSTT Neonatal MDT (on line from St Georges).
The paediatric neuroradiologists also attend a monthly neurogenetics meeting with colleagues in clinical genetics and paediatric neurology.
Although there is not a formal paediatric neuroradiology rota, it is desirable that wherever possible there is co-ordination of leave and cross cover of reporting and other duties between the paediatric neuroradiologists.
Neuro-oncology
The paediatric neuro-oncology MDM is a joint South London meeting that is held weekly via video link with colleagues at Kings College Hospital and Royal Marsden Hospital.
Several consultant neuroradiologists currently take part in the adult and paediatric neuro-oncology MDMs. Appropriate time allowances for preparation and meeting attendance are included in our job plans.
Epilepsy
There is an epilepsy surgery service at St Georges Hospital. There is a telemetry/epilepsy surgery meeting once a month to discuss prospective surgical candidates. We also hold six monthly joint meetings with the Epilepsy Surgery Group at Kings College Hospital.
Advanced imaging techniques
A willingness to develop expertise in the use of advanced imaging techniques in clinical patients is desirable and would be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.This job description is intended to cover the main points of the post only. You are invited to enquire regarding any points about which you may be unsure.
Clinical Sessions
Paediatric, Neonatal and Foetal Neuroimaging
Paediatric duties will include supervision and reporting on regular lists of GA MRI cases, sharing in reporting of paediatric cases undertaken at other times and taking part in the weekly paediatric neurology meeting held in our department. The post will also include reporting of foetal MRI scans and attendance at the weekly foetal medicine MDT. The post-holder will attend the KCL/GSTT Neonatal MDT (on line from St Georges).
The paediatric neuroradiologists also attend a monthly neurogenetics meeting with colleagues in clinical genetics and paediatric neurology.
Although there is not a formal paediatric neuroradiology rota, it is desirable that wherever possible there is co-ordination of leave and cross cover of reporting and other duties between the paediatric neuroradiologists.
Neuro-oncology
The paediatric neuro-oncology MDM is a joint South London meeting that is held weekly via video link with colleagues at Kings College Hospital and Royal Marsden Hospital.
Several consultant neuroradiologists currently take part in the adult and paediatric neuro-oncology MDMs. Appropriate time allowances for preparation and meeting attendance are included in our job plans.
Epilepsy
There is an epilepsy surgery service at St Georges Hospital. There is a telemetry/epilepsy surgery meeting once a month to discuss prospective surgical candidates. We also hold six monthly joint meetings with the Epilepsy Surgery Group at Kings College Hospital.
Advanced imaging techniques
A willingness to develop expertise in the use of advanced imaging techniques in clinical patients is desirable and would be encouraged.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- CCT in Radiology (or within six months of award at time of interview) and/or entry on to the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology
- Medical Degree
- FRCR
- MD (Res) or PhD in perinatal neuroimaging
Experience/skills
Essential
- Completed training in general radiology and further specialist training in neuroradiology on a recognised training rotation
- Exposure to paediatric neuroimaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
- Exposure to paediatric and adult neuro-oncology imaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
- Exposure to foetal neuroimaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
Desirable
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuro-oncology
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuroradiology
- Exposure to paediatric neurology MDMs
- Exposure to perinatal and foetal MDMs
Teaching/research
Essential
- Teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Enthusiastic clinical researcher with ongoing strong academic record
- Currently research-active with ongoing frequent publications in high impact peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at scientific conferences
Desirable
- Previous successful Grant applications
Management and governance
Essential
- Experience of management/organising work rotas
- Understanding of and willingness to participate in audit and clinical governance activities
- Willingness to undertake managerial duties
- Commitment to CPD
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust and wider NHS management and improvement programmes
Other
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant neuroradiologist in a large teaching hospital
- Willingness to take part in on call rota
- Ability to supervise junior staff, coordinate and work with a healthcare team.
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Computer literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- CCT in Radiology (or within six months of award at time of interview) and/or entry on to the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology
- Medical Degree
- FRCR
- MD (Res) or PhD in perinatal neuroimaging
Experience/skills
Essential
- Completed training in general radiology and further specialist training in neuroradiology on a recognised training rotation
- Exposure to paediatric neuroimaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
- Exposure to paediatric and adult neuro-oncology imaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
- Exposure to foetal neuroimaging and willingness to develop skills further as required
Desirable
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuro-oncology
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuroradiology
- Exposure to paediatric neurology MDMs
- Exposure to perinatal and foetal MDMs
Teaching/research
Essential
- Teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Enthusiastic clinical researcher with ongoing strong academic record
- Currently research-active with ongoing frequent publications in high impact peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at scientific conferences
Desirable
- Previous successful Grant applications
Management and governance
Essential
- Experience of management/organising work rotas
- Understanding of and willingness to participate in audit and clinical governance activities
- Willingness to undertake managerial duties
- Commitment to CPD
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust and wider NHS management and improvement programmes
Other
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant neuroradiologist in a large teaching hospital
- Willingness to take part in on call rota
- Ability to supervise junior staff, coordinate and work with a healthcare team.
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Computer literate
Desirable
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 (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.
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).
