Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Consultant Radiologist with a sub-speciality interest in urological imaging to join our existing team
This post is to enable us to deliver a sustainable and high quality service, support the growing needs of faster diagnosis standards and improve turnaround times, while delivering comprehensive diagnostic urology and general radiology services to West London. The post will be based at The Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and community diagnostic centres in west London depending on need.
The successful applicants should have completed training in diagnostic radiology and be within 6 months of their CCT. They should have a specialist interest in urology imaging.
We are planning to hold the Consultant interview panel (AAC) on 29/1/25 at Hammersmith Hospital, W12 0HS.
Main duties of the job
This is a 1.0 WTE consultant post. The successful candidate will have sub-speciality skills in urological imaging and will be expected to contribute to the delivery of a combination urological and general radiology.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in urology imaging. The candidate will need to work closely with the current team across our three sites. They should have experience in reporting US, CT and MR imaging of the renal tract and prostate. Experience in a tertiary urology MDT setting and reporting of andrological imaging is desirable
In addition to the sub-specialist programmed activities, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general work including general oncology and acute cross-section. Experience in major trauma reporting desirable. Inpatient and emergency work is delivered by the large consultant team across 7 days, including a daytime duty rota, scheduled, infrequent, flexible sessions at weekends and extended weekdays.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to teaching and training within our department. A research background would be welcomed.
The applicants must hold a CCT in Clinical Radiology (or equivalent) and be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates with appropriate accreditation who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide urology expertise with specific training in all aspects of urology imaging. This will include taking part in our RAPID prostate same day diagnostic imaging pathway and providing urology imaging support for faster diagnostic service scans across the week.
The individual will help reduce our urology imaging turnaround times as well as support other well-established services such as the same day haematuria clinic. They will also be expected to lead specialist urological MDTs (prostate, renal and urothelial). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to general work in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide urology expertise with specific training in all aspects of urology imaging. This will include taking part in our RAPID prostate same day diagnostic imaging pathway and providing urology imaging support for faster diagnostic service scans across the week.
The individual will help reduce our urology imaging turnaround times as well as support other well-established services such as the same day haematuria clinic. They will also be expected to lead specialist urological MDTs (prostate, renal and urothelial). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to general work in the department.
Person Specification
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 with FRCR
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in Urology imaging with the ability to provide high quality reporting of urology US, CT and MR with specific experience in the use of PI-RADS prostate reporting systems
- Able to report general CT, MR and US
- Experience in acute cross-sectional imaging
- Ability to lead the imaging component for speciality MDT
- 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/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Track record in performing audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
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 with FRCR
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in Urology imaging with the ability to provide high quality reporting of urology US, CT and MR with specific experience in the use of PI-RADS prostate reporting systems
- Able to report general CT, MR and US
- Experience in acute cross-sectional imaging
- Ability to lead the imaging component for speciality MDT
- 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/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Track record in performing audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are 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
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).
