Job summary
This is a substantive Consultant Radiologist post in GI Radiology at University College London Hospitals, based in the Radiology Department at UCH. The post-holder must have subspecialty experience in GI, as well as general / oncology cross sectional radiology, in order to support the delivery of the radiology services at UCH.
The successful appointment will be working with a team of consultants who specialise in upper and lower GI radiology. Under the London Cancer reconfiguration, UCLH is the centre for complex GI surgery. There are extensive opportunities for academic collaboration with University College London and its medical school.
The post-holder will work closely with the existing team of Consultant Radiologists to develop and enhance the imaging service provided to acute, outpatient and inpatient services and to strengthen the reporting profile of the Department. The Radiology Department is very active in both teaching and research and the post-holder would be expected to participate in these.
Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 3 months of obtaining their CCST.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the GI Radiology team. The team is made up of 4 Upper GI Consultant Radiologists and 6 Lower GI Consultant Radiologists. The main duties of this post are as follows:
- Ability to perform all aspects of GI imaging
- Develop the GI service under the guidance of the clinical leads.
- Participate in teaching and training
- Participate in audit
- Contribute to clinical research via the UCL Centre for Medical Imaging.
The post will involve 8.5 sessions per week of clinical work. This will involve the reporting of both upper GI and lower GI scans and contributing to both upper and lower GI MDTs.
The successful applicant will also take part in the general radiology on call rota.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The friendly GI Radiology team comprises 10 Consultant Radiologists: UGI Drs Sam Read, Zahir Amin, Louisa Firmin and James Roberts. LGI: Profs Steve Halligan and Stuart Taylor, Drs Andrew Plumb, Darren Boone, Harbir Sidhu and Anisha Patel. The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board. The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the GI Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead.
The main duties of this post are as follows:
- Ability to perform all aspects of GI imaging
- Develop the GI service under the guidance of the clinical leads.
- Participate in teaching and training
- Participate in audit
- Contribute to clinical research via the UCL Centre for Medical Imaging.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The friendly GI Radiology team comprises 10 Consultant Radiologists: UGI Drs Sam Read, Zahir Amin, Louisa Firmin and James Roberts. LGI: Profs Steve Halligan and Stuart Taylor, Drs Andrew Plumb, Darren Boone, Harbir Sidhu and Anisha Patel. The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board. The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the GI Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead.
The main duties of this post are as follows:
- Ability to perform all aspects of GI imaging
- Develop the GI service under the guidance of the clinical leads.
- Participate in teaching and training
- Participate in audit
- Contribute to clinical research via the UCL Centre for Medical Imaging.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in GI Radiology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of GI Radiology, both non-interventional and adult Cross sectional reporting.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Higher degree
- Good organisational and management skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in GI Radiology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of GI Radiology, both non-interventional and adult Cross sectional reporting.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Higher degree
- Good organisational and management skills
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).
