Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10PA full time Locum Consultant Radiologist in HPB Radiology based at the Denmark Hill site of the Department of Radiology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). The post holder will be joining a friendly dynamic department committed to providing a timely high quality imaging service. The Denmark Hill based General, Neuro, Breast and Dental Radiology services are part of the Whole Trust Radiology Care Group.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the HPB service which covers diagnostic and interventional HPB for the hospital, network, nationally and internationally. The successful applicant will join either the diagnostic or the interventional rota.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the imaging department, while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and associated professional groups.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Trust (KCH) is one of the largest and busiest in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and achievement. The hospital serves a diverse, multi-ethnic local population and operates as one of the four major trauma centres within the capital and is a major trauma centre for Kent. King's also acts as a tertiary services centre for neuroscience (including stroke), haematological oncology, cardiac / cardio-thoracic (including PAMI), cystic fibrosis, and hepatobiliary (including liver transplantation) patients.
The activities and development of the Imaging Services reflect those of the Hospital with integration of undergraduate and postgraduate training and service commitments. This service includes complex imaging for inpatients referred across the range of general and tertiary specialties as well as trauma, Emergency Department and Day-case unit imaging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the HPB service which covers diagnostic and interventional HPB for the hospital, network, nationally and internationally. The successful applicant will join either the diagnostic or the interventional rota.
Please see attached job description for detailed role overview
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the HPB service which covers diagnostic and interventional HPB for the hospital, network, nationally and internationally. The successful applicant will join either the diagnostic or the interventional rota.
Please see attached job description for detailed role overview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD)
- CCT or equivalent
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience all aspects of radiology in the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalent
- Recent training and experience in specialist HPB Radiology.
Desirable
- Post CCT experience or fellowship in aspects of HPB and /or liver transplant imaging
- Non-vascular interventional skills - USS guided biopsies/drainages
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of radiology services in a busy Hospital
Desirable
- Familiarity with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Management course and/or qualification
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in radiology
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD)
- CCT or equivalent
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience all aspects of radiology in the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalent
- Recent training and experience in specialist HPB Radiology.
Desirable
- Post CCT experience or fellowship in aspects of HPB and /or liver transplant imaging
- Non-vascular interventional skills - USS guided biopsies/drainages
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of radiology services in a busy Hospital
Desirable
- Familiarity with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Management course and/or qualification
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in radiology
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate ability to lead change
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).
