Job summary
Job Summary: Applications are invited for a Consultant Neuroradiologist (Diagnostic) with a specialist interest in paediatric 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 will allow us to continue to provide robust cover in certain subspecialist areas, namely paediatric neuroimaging, neuro-oncology and epilepsy.
Main duties of the job
Proposed Job Plan
This suggested timetable is intended as guidance to the structure of the working week which may be adapted to the experience and aspirations of the appointee. With this in mind there may be flexibility in suggested timetable and distribution or sharing of duties. The post is partly funded by district general hospitals and will include participation in district general hospital sessions. As part of annual job planning, the job plan will be reviewed in the first year.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
0900-1300 (1PA)
SpA 0900-1000
Paeds Neuro MDM (10-1130)
SpA 1130-1300
0900-1300
(1PA)
Teaching SpA
(1.5 hours = 0.375 PA)
Mixed reporting session
0900-1300
(1PA)
MDT prep or
Mixed reporting session/Leave Cover
1200-1300 Pit /skullbase MDT
0900-1300
(1PA)
Epsom
(DGH Reporting)
0900-1300
(1PA)
Paediatric neuro-oncology MDM (Leave Cover)
1300-1700
(1PA)
Mixed reporting session
1300-1700
(1PA)
Mixed reporting session/Leave Cover
or skullbase MDM preparation
1300-1700
(1PA)
1300-1400 Pit /skullbase MDT
Mixed reporting session
Off
1300-1700
(1PA)
SpA 1300-1430
Epilepsy MDT
(once/month)
1500-1700
Mixed reporting session/Leave Cover
*Total 10PAs including 1.375 SpAs per week (1PA for CPD, 0.375 PA for teaching) and 1PA for on call
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The New Post
We seek one 10PA clinical diagnostic neuroradiologist who has a specialist interest in paediatric neuroimaging and is keen to join our neuroradiology service. The post will allow us to continue to provide robust cover in certain subspecialist areas, namely paediatric neuroimaging, neuro-oncology and epilepsy.
General duties
The 10PA post will include general adult and paediatric neuroradiology reporting sessions (St Georges and DGH), 1.375PA SpA (1 PA for CPD and 0.375 PA for teaching), and sharing in the diagnostic on call rota (intended to be 1:8 with prospective cover, Category A, 5%).
Paediatric 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 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
There are currently four weekly adult neuro-oncology MDMs at St Georges Hospital: Primary Brain, Metastatic Brain, Skullbase/Pituitary and Spinal. The MDMs are attended by colleagues in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropathology, neuro-oncology from Royal Marsden and Royal Surrey County Hospitals, clinical nurse specialists and other disciplines.
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
The New Post
We seek one 10PA clinical diagnostic neuroradiologist who has a specialist interest in paediatric neuroimaging and is keen to join our neuroradiology service. The post will allow us to continue to provide robust cover in certain subspecialist areas, namely paediatric neuroimaging, neuro-oncology and epilepsy.
General duties
The 10PA post will include general adult and paediatric neuroradiology reporting sessions (St Georges and DGH), 1.375PA SpA (1 PA for CPD and 0.375 PA for teaching), and sharing in the diagnostic on call rota (intended to be 1:8 with prospective cover, Category A, 5%).
Paediatric 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 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
There are currently four weekly adult neuro-oncology MDMs at St Georges Hospital: Primary Brain, Metastatic Brain, Skullbase/Pituitary and Spinal. The MDMs are attended by colleagues in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropathology, neuro-oncology from Royal Marsden and Royal Surrey County Hospitals, clinical nurse specialists and other disciplines.
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
- Medical Degree
- FRCR
- 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
Experience
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
Desirable
- Exposure to paediatric neurology MDMs
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuro-oncology
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuroradiology
teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Published in peer reviewed journal
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in education
- Presentations at scientific conferences
- Ongoing interest in research
Management and governance
Essential
- Willingness to undertake managerial duties
- Willingness to participate in audit and clinical governance activities
- Experience of audit
- Experience of management/organising work rotas
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust and wider NHS management and improvement programmes
Other attributes
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
- Medical Degree
- FRCR
- 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
Experience
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
Desirable
- Exposure to paediatric neurology MDMs
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuro-oncology
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques as applied to neuroradiology
teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Published in peer reviewed journal
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in education
- Presentations at scientific conferences
- Ongoing interest in research
Management and governance
Essential
- Willingness to undertake managerial duties
- Willingness to participate in audit and clinical governance activities
- Experience of audit
- Experience of management/organising work rotas
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust and wider NHS management and improvement programmes
Other attributes
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).
