Job summary
This is a replacement post for a substantive chest and general radiologist. The candidate must have extensive experience in chest and general radiology and will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of 13 consultant radiologists.
There will be an average of 8 PAs of direct clinical care and 2 PAs are allocated for supporting professional activities over a 4 day working week, with the possibility of an additional PA, should the successful applicant wish to work over 5 days. All Consultants have the option of 1 day working from home should they wish.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical responsibilities
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Teaching and academic activity
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Research and development
- Management and clinical audit
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. Continuing professional development
The programme will be 8 DCC, 2SPA or 9 DCC, 2SPA.
It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions ultrasound, 1.5 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 0.5 PA "Duty radiologist", 1 session meetings/meeting preparation, 1 session on call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.
Morning lists commence between 0830 and 0900. Afternoon lists end at 1700. The allocated session reporting time for Acute CT is extended until 6pm.
The Duty Radiologist session entails taking referrals for inpatient and emergency department CT and MRI and answering queries from GPs and hospital doctors. Issues around x-rays are directed to the team of reporting radiographers. There are also occasional ITU ultrasounds for which the duty radiologist is responsible if the patient is unable to attend the radiology department. During the duty radiology session there is time to report A&E and in-patient MR as well as cold MR/CT.
The on-call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.
An allowance of 1 PA for on-call is provided in the job plan. Following an on-call weekend consultants are not given clinical duties on the following Monday. The post is resident on-call on weekday evenings until 19:00. Weekend on-call duties require on site presence for a minimum of 8 hours on a Saturday. Sunday on-call work can be carried out from home (all consultants have home workstations).
Overnight scans (19:00-08:00) are outsourced to a private company 7 days a week.
An adequate home broadband speed is required in order for off-site weekend on-call work and to facilitate home working.
Acute CT scans performed between 12pm to 2pm on Saturdays are outsourced to a private company to facilitate the on-call Radiology Consultant acute ultrasound commitment. There is a radiographic assistant on site between 1030am to 2pm on a Saturday to assist with patient preparation for ultrasound.
Currently all Consultants have 1 day per week working from home (subject to staffing levels).
Changes to these arrangements are possible as part of 7 day working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.
Morning lists commence between 0830 and 0900. Afternoon lists end at 1700. The allocated session reporting time for Acute CT is extended until 6pm.
The Duty Radiologist session entails taking referrals for inpatient and emergency department CT and MRI and answering queries from GPs and hospital doctors. Issues around x-rays are directed to the team of reporting radiographers. There are also occasional ITU ultrasounds for which the duty radiologist is responsible if the patient is unable to attend the radiology department. During the duty radiology session there is time to report A&E and in-patient MR as well as cold MR/CT.
The on-call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.
An allowance of 1 PA for on-call is provided in the job plan. Following an on-call weekend consultants are not given clinical duties on the following Monday. The post is resident on-call on weekday evenings until 19:00. Weekend on-call duties require on site presence for a minimum of 8 hours on a Saturday. Sunday on-call work can be carried out from home (all consultants have home workstations).
Overnight scans (19:00-08:00) are outsourced to a private company 7 days a week.
An adequate home broadband speed is required in order for off-site weekend on-call work and to facilitate home working.
Acute CT scans performed between 12pm to 2pm on Saturdays are outsourced to a private company to facilitate the on-call Radiology Consultant acute ultrasound commitment. There is a radiographic assistant on site between 1030am to 2pm on a Saturday to assist with patient preparation for ultrasound.
Currently all Consultants have 1 day per week working from home (subject to staffing levels).
Changes to these arrangements are possible as part of 7 day working.
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
- Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
- Participation in Chest MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest imaging
- Second area of specialist interest - MSK or Head and neck/Neuro
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently. Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Neuro and spine CT and MR reporting experience
- Expertise in CT guided lung biopsies
Desirable
- Expertise in US guided targeted liver and neck lymph node biopsies
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
- Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
- Participation in Chest MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest imaging
- Second area of specialist interest - MSK or Head and neck/Neuro
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently. Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Neuro and spine CT and MR reporting experience
- Expertise in CT guided lung biopsies
Desirable
- Expertise in US guided targeted liver and neck lymph node biopsies
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).
