Job summary
The Whittington Health NHS Trust would like to appoint a full time (10PAs) consultant radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Chest Radiology and can perform Chest biopsies. This would post would also require general cross sectional reporting, including hotseat cover. The successful applicants will be expected to participate in the general acute radiology on-call service, with the current on-call frequency of 1 in 20 second on-call.
The successful candidates will have access to a reporting workstation at home as part of a service plan to promote flexible working via home reporting.
Participation in teaching of the rotating 9 onsite UCL radiology trainees will be expected.
Successful applicants should have full UK GMC registration and unrestricted/full license to practice as well as demonstrating commensurate specialist training.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Post
The department operates a standards-based approach to service delivery with defined standing operating procedures and quality standards for all members of the department. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to actively participate in this vital aspect of the departments function. It is intended that following the Trusts review of routine working hours it will be possible to offer a more flexible on-site presence in exchange for flexible working. These proposals include exploring teleradiology and or home working.
The successful candidate may be expected to provide sessional hotseat cover with an SpR (emergency CT scanning), report weekly outpatient CT lists and take part in the consultant on call rota (1:15 -1:20) like their colleagues and also to audit their own and departmental practice.
The post-holder will be expected to take part in appropriate accreditation activities including External Quality Assurance Schemes and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. The Trust will ensure that time and financial support are available to allow every consultant to comply with the Royal College of Radiologists annual requirements for CPD.
For full and further details please refer to the attached job description & person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Post
The department operates a standards-based approach to service delivery with defined standing operating procedures and quality standards for all members of the department. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to actively participate in this vital aspect of the departments function. It is intended that following the Trusts review of routine working hours it will be possible to offer a more flexible on-site presence in exchange for flexible working. These proposals include exploring teleradiology and or home working.
The successful candidate may be expected to provide sessional hotseat cover with an SpR (emergency CT scanning), report weekly outpatient CT lists and take part in the consultant on call rota (1:15 -1:20) like their colleagues and also to audit their own and departmental practice.
The post-holder will be expected to take part in appropriate accreditation activities including External Quality Assurance Schemes and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. The Trust will ensure that time and financial support are available to allow every consultant to comply with the Royal College of Radiologists annual requirements for CPD.
For full and further details please refer to the attached job description & person specification.
Person Specification
Education / qualification
Essential
- The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of application for CCST general radiology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant developments in the NHS including primary care, government initiatives and national standards.
- Specific management training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in cross sectional & Chest Radiology subspeciality
- Proficient in Chest intervention including Lung Biopsies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of awareness of current developments in Imaging technology.
- Interest in and willingness to undertake additional training.
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development.
- Ability to develop multidisciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities and staff management skills.
- Knowledge of NHS developments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching.
- Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under- and post-graduate students/staff.
- Willingness to acquire a recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- An understanding of current issues in medical education .
- Possesses a teaching qualification
Research
Essential
- Willingness to participate in research
- Evidence of sustained participation in audit.
Desirable
- Training in Audit and Research methods.
Personal & Professional Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to medical education
- Commitment to effective liaison and collaboration with Primary Care.
- Prepared to work in support of the overall aims of the Trust and Imaging Department.
Desirable
- Good negotiating skills
- A desire to take an active role in departmental management.
Person Specification
Education / qualification
Essential
- The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of application for CCST general radiology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant developments in the NHS including primary care, government initiatives and national standards.
- Specific management training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in cross sectional & Chest Radiology subspeciality
- Proficient in Chest intervention including Lung Biopsies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of awareness of current developments in Imaging technology.
- Interest in and willingness to undertake additional training.
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development.
- Ability to develop multidisciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities and staff management skills.
- Knowledge of NHS developments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching.
- Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under- and post-graduate students/staff.
- Willingness to acquire a recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- An understanding of current issues in medical education .
- Possesses a teaching qualification
Research
Essential
- Willingness to participate in research
- Evidence of sustained participation in audit.
Desirable
- Training in Audit and Research methods.
Personal & Professional Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to medical education
- Commitment to effective liaison and collaboration with Primary Care.
- Prepared to work in support of the overall aims of the Trust and Imaging Department.
Desirable
- Good negotiating skills
- A desire to take an active role in departmental 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.
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).
