Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST WITH SUB-SPECIALITY INTEREST IN NEURORADIOLOGY
(1 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Newham University Hospital Radiology DepartmentGeneral Consultant Radiologist with sub-speciality interest
10 PA's job
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts in Britain as well as being the home of London's Air Ambulance Service. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.
NEWHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, as part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is a 350-bed hospital that serves one of Britain's most diverse, fastest growing, and youngest populations. The Radiology department in Newham University Hospital is a busy, modern and well-equipped department with 6 fully digital general X-ray rooms (DR) and 1 modern Fluoroscopy screening room, six ultrasound rooms, a state-of-the-art 128 slice dual source CT scanner, a new state-of-the-art wide-bore 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, and a digital mammography unit equipped with biopsy module. A second CT scanner is under installation at the moment. We are a completely paperless department with a cross-trust HIS, PACS, RIS and VR system for reporting.
THE POST: This post is for one-year fixed term contract for a Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust with a sub-speciality interest in neuroradiology.
Main duties of the job
To support, develop and enhance the general and specialised imaging services at Barts Health NHS Trust.
To contribute to the high-quality consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at Newham University Hospital.
Participate in the on-call service.
To support other imaging developments within the Trust and within Northeast London (NEL) Imaging Board.
To provide evidence-based care for all patients.
To always adhere to appropriate clinical and quality standards.
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with hospital colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and relevant healthcare agencies.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
To participate in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the Clinical Director and Clinical leads.
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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and other details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and other details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical qualification from a recognized University or Medical School
Specialisation
Essential
- The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent degree in Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
GMC registration
Essential
- On the general GMC register
Desirable
- Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of application for CCT Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology
Radiology Training
Essential
- At least three years training in a recognised radiology department
Desirable
- Five years training in a recognised radiology department
Neuroradiology Training
Essential
- At least one year fellowship training in Neuroradiology from a recognised medical institute
Desirable
- More than a year training in Neuroradiology
- Up to date knowledge and experience in Neuroradiology
- Good command of neck ultrasound skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology with subspecialisation in Neuroradiology
Desirable
- Experience working in the UK National Health Services (NHS)
- Knowledge of other medical disciplines.
- Managing MDT activities
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach essential radiology to pre-graduate medical students, radiographers, and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Certification in Education/Teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical qualification from a recognized University or Medical School
Specialisation
Essential
- The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent degree in Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
GMC registration
Essential
- On the general GMC register
Desirable
- Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of application for CCT Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology
Radiology Training
Essential
- At least three years training in a recognised radiology department
Desirable
- Five years training in a recognised radiology department
Neuroradiology Training
Essential
- At least one year fellowship training in Neuroradiology from a recognised medical institute
Desirable
- More than a year training in Neuroradiology
- Up to date knowledge and experience in Neuroradiology
- Good command of neck ultrasound skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology with subspecialisation in Neuroradiology
Desirable
- Experience working in the UK National Health Services (NHS)
- Knowledge of other medical disciplines.
- Managing MDT activities
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach essential radiology to pre-graduate medical students, radiographers, and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Certification in Education/Teaching
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).
