Job summary
General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Urological imaging.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- the provision of an exceptional service
- undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
- conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homerton's business plans
contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
Main duties of the job
To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
To provide a daily and an advisory out of hours service together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community services.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
To participate in governance process.
To take part in continuing medical education activities
About us
The hospital provides a full range of general acute services for the local population and a range of specialist services for patients from further afield. These include perinatal (level 3 NICU) and fertility services, bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, and stroke and neuro-rehabilitation. There are three day surgery theatres and five main operating theatres for all types of general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxillo-facial, urology, ENT and obstetrics. There is a 10-bedded combined adult intensive care / high dependency unit.
The Trust's community services offer a full range of adult and children's services and many of these are delivered in conjunction with partner organisations within the local health and social care economy.
Homerton became one of the first ten NHS foundation trusts in the country in April 2004. This allows the Trust to secure certain freedoms to facilitate innovation in the way services are developed and provided. As well as our Trust Board, we also have a Council of Governors comprised of governors representing the local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical responsibilities
- Teaching and academic activity
- Research and development
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Management and clinical audit
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Continuing professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical responsibilities
- Teaching and academic activity
- Research and development
-
Management and clinical audit
-
Continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Urological imaging.
- Participation in Uro-oncology MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in oncology/urological imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Relevant subspecialist MR experience
- Able to perform urethrograms and cystograms
- Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable
- Basic interventional procedures eg US/CT guided drainage
- Core biopsy/fine needle aspiration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Urological imaging.
- Participation in Uro-oncology MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in oncology/urological imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Relevant subspecialist MR experience
- Able to perform urethrograms and cystograms
- Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable
- Basic interventional procedures eg US/CT guided drainage
- Core biopsy/fine needle aspiration
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).
