Job summary
The advertised post is for a substantive consultant chest radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust which will be one of 6 new substantive radiology posts to support the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) for northeast London which is a CDC exemplar supporting Research, Education and Training for the radiographic Team.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our existing team of 69 radiologists based at the Royal London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals who support the existing service and the active training programme. The post will be based at Mile End Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and or St Bartholomew's Hospital depending on need and subspecialty interest.
Main duties of the job
These posts are needed to support the installation of new MRI and CT scanners at Mile end hospital as a result of the development of the new CDC serving northeast London (NEL).
The successful applicant should have completed training in diagnostic radiology and be within 6 months of their CCST. They should have a specialist interest in chest radiology. They will be required to obtain ILS training (Intermediate Life Support ) and spend some of their reporting time at Mile End hospital depending on need.
(most likely one day per week).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Helping in development and organisation of the services in his / her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Divisional Manager and Clinical Director for Imaging at Barts Health NHS Trust will be expected.
Development of their own interests and specialties within the Imaging service, including active participation in audit programs.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new CT scanners at the CDC
To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.
To contribute to supporting the need for an ILS trained radiologist at the CDC covering the contrast administration in case of a contrast reaction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Helping in development and organisation of the services in his / her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Divisional Manager and Clinical Director for Imaging at Barts Health NHS Trust will be expected.
Development of their own interests and specialties within the Imaging service, including active participation in audit programs.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new CT scanners at the CDC
To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.
To contribute to supporting the need for an ILS trained radiologist at the CDC covering the contrast administration in case of a contrast reaction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- ILS training to be provided locally.
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- BSTI nodule training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Cross sectional Imaging
- Thoracic imaging
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest Imaging
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system
- Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants Grant applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- ILS training to be provided locally.
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- BSTI nodule training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Cross sectional Imaging
- Thoracic imaging
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest Imaging
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system
- Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants Grant applications
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).
