Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive full-time (1.0 WTE) Consultant Radiologist with an interest in thoracic and cardiac imaging. This is a new post which has arisen due to the continued growth of the cardiothoracic imaging service, the rollout of the West London Targeted Lung Health Check programme, and the implementation of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway. The appointee will contribute to the lung nodule, diagnostic and cancer MDTs, and also support the weekly Screening Review Meeting.
There has been an increase in image-guided lung biopsies and therefore the appointee will be required to perform these.
It is hoped that the appointee can also contribute towards other general respiratory and specialist ILD meetings (according to specific interests and expertise).
There is also greater demand for cardiothoracic imaging which is uniquely placed to support the expanding structural and aortic services at Imperial. There is a long-established TAVI service and growth in surgical valvular and aortic interventions, so experience in these areas would also be welcomed.
The post-holder will join a diverse and dynamic consultant team of 9 subspecialty radiologists (3 thoracic, 4 cardiothoracic and 2 cardiac radiologists) and 5 imaging cardiologists.
The appointee will have specific training and experience in all aspects of thoracic imaging (including interventional procedures) as well as in cardiac CT and CMR.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have specific training and experience in all aspects of thoracic imaging. They will be able to lead clinic-radiological meetings, primarily supporting the lung cancer, screening and nodule pathways. They will be independently skilled in thoracic interventional procedures, primarily CT-guided biopsy and chest drainage. Experience of pre-operative tumour localisation and ultrasound-guided sampling would also be beneficial.
They will also support the broader range of tertiary level thoracic services at Imperial, which include pulmonary hypertension, HHT and PAVM. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interests.
There is a well-established cardiac CT and MR service (including stress perfusion) which supports the range of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services offered at Imperial. This includes the chest pain, cardiomyopathy, inherited cardiac disease, electrophysiology, valve, and hypertension clinics. The appointee will support this across the sites. Experience of imaging in aortic root surgery together with invasive and non-invasive valve intervention will be beneficial as these services grow.
They will also be expected to contribute to the general work of the department - including general CT, MRI, US and plain film reporting - and to support departmental objectives including 7 day consultant-led reporting. There is a robust remote reporting system to help facilitate this.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Vetting, primary reporting and specialist review of secondary and tertiary level thoracic and cardiac imaging
Review of external imaging for specialist clinico-radiological meetings
Independent performance of thoracic interventions - primarily CT-guided lung biopsy - to support the local diagnostic cancer pathways
Supervision and reporting of a range of cardiac CT and MR examinations apposite to the work of a tertiary cardiac surgical centre, including adenosine and regadenoson stress perfusion
General diagnostic body and trauma imaging, including primary evening reporting, weekly duty consultant sessions and weekend checking of provisional trainee reports
Supervision and teaching of radiology trainees on the Imperial scheme
Participation in departmental meetings, audit, REALM and other CPD activity
Please also see the attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Vetting, primary reporting and specialist review of secondary and tertiary level thoracic and cardiac imaging
Review of external imaging for specialist clinico-radiological meetings
Independent performance of thoracic interventions - primarily CT-guided lung biopsy - to support the local diagnostic cancer pathways
Supervision and reporting of a range of cardiac CT and MR examinations apposite to the work of a tertiary cardiac surgical centre, including adenosine and regadenoson stress perfusion
General diagnostic body and trauma imaging, including primary evening reporting, weekly duty consultant sessions and weekend checking of provisional trainee reports
Supervision and teaching of radiology trainees on the Imperial scheme
Participation in departmental meetings, audit, REALM and other CPD activity
Please also see the attached full job description.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months' subspecialty training in cardiothoracic imaging.
- Experience in thoracic interventions including lung biopsies
- Experience at taking tertiary level cardiothoracic MDT meetings
- Ability to perform wide range of general ultrasound, MR and CT examinations
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements/ publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months' subspecialty training in cardiothoracic imaging.
- Experience in thoracic interventions including lung biopsies
- Experience at taking tertiary level cardiothoracic MDT meetings
- Ability to perform wide range of general ultrasound, MR and CT examinations
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements/ publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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
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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).
