Job summary
Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic Radiologist- 2 Full Time Posts
This is a Consultant post in Imaging, Clinical Support & Imaging Services Clinical Management Group (CSI CMG).The new post holder will join an established team of cardiothoracic radiologists and imaging cardiologists and will be primarily based at Glenfield Hospital,a tertiary referral university teaching hospital, with a strong international reputation for medical research in cardiac and respiratory health.
In addition, it is expected that the post-holder will take part in the provision of emergency imaging across UHL .Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that Caring at its Best is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience. That's why we're proud to be part of the NHS and we're proud to be Leicester's Hospitals.Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that "Caring at its Best" is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience. That's why we're proud to be part of the NHS and we're proud to be Leicester's Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
.To undertake programmed activities in cardio-thoracic imaging. .Opportunities for development of the existing service exist and will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust.. To support the provision of cardiothoracic plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MR and nuclear imaging including stress imaging. To support emergency imaging across UHL. Supervise junior medical staff. To lead/take part in multi-disciplinary team meetings.. To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midland Deanery (South) radiology training scheme.
. To supervise and train skill-mix radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated roles.. To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and administration.. To take part in the on-call rota within UHL and assist in the provision of weekend radiological support for the Imaging service.. To contribute to the provision of general radiology and emergency imaging across UHL. To contribute to the provision of general radiology
About us
The Imaging service at UHL represents one of the largest single radiology services in the UK, providing imaging services to UHL, one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in the United Kingdom. The Imaging service has received recognition for the level and efficiency of its service delivery, as well as for innovation in healthcare delivery.
The department offers radiologists an opportunity to develop and manage radiology services across the district in a cohesive and integrated manner. Core services are based around the three main departments offering a comprehensive range of imaging support to the Trust and the surrounding region.
The cardio-thoracic radiology position offers the applicant an exciting opportunity to work in a leading cardiothoracic centre within a team of eight cardiothoracic radiologists.
Due to the new appointments of several new respiratory physicians and a new thoracic surgeon the thoracic imaging workload in Glenfield hospital has significantly increased. This is combined with the increase in the number of specialised thoracic clinico-radiological meetings befitting a tertiary centre, including dedicated meetings/ MDTs for interstitial lung, lung volume reduction surgery and mesotheliomas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The cardio-thoracic radiology position offers the applicant an exciting opportunity to work in a leading cardiothoracic centre within a team of eight cardiothoracic radiologists.
Due to the new appointments of several new respiratory physicians and a new thoracic surgeon the thoracic imaging workload in Glenfield hospital has significantly increased. This is combined with the increase in the number of specialised thoracic clinico-radiological meetings befitting a tertiary centre, including dedicated meetings/ MDTs for interstitial lung, lung volume reduction surgery and mesotheliomas.
The post-holder would be expected to participate in providing radiology support to the physicians and surgeons including intervention. We would also support a colleague who brings other skills, particularly cardiac CT and MRI or wished to develop in these particular areas.The post holder will join the existing on call rota, approximately 1 in 9 delivering acute imaging to UHL.
The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable to work whole time for personal reasons will be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The cardio-thoracic radiology position offers the applicant an exciting opportunity to work in a leading cardiothoracic centre within a team of eight cardiothoracic radiologists.
Due to the new appointments of several new respiratory physicians and a new thoracic surgeon the thoracic imaging workload in Glenfield hospital has significantly increased. This is combined with the increase in the number of specialised thoracic clinico-radiological meetings befitting a tertiary centre, including dedicated meetings/ MDTs for interstitial lung, lung volume reduction surgery and mesotheliomas.
The post-holder would be expected to participate in providing radiology support to the physicians and surgeons including intervention. We would also support a colleague who brings other skills, particularly cardiac CT and MRI or wished to develop in these particular areas.The post holder will join the existing on call rota, approximately 1 in 9 delivering acute imaging to UHL.
The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable to work whole time for personal reasons will be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in general radiology with specialist training in Cardiothoracic imaging
- Trained in acute cover in ED department
- High standard of diagnostic skills as relevant to cardiothoracic imaging
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, work etc
- Able to perform CT guided interventions such as biopsies and drains.
Desirable
- oEvidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging
Skills
Essential
- High standard of diagnostic skills as relevant to cardiothoracic imaging
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, work etc
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleaguesW
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Evidence of ability to work within teams and contribute to MDT discussions
- oEvidence of ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and empathically with the patients
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- understanding of the challenges in providing emergency and trauma services
- oEvidence of ability to enhance adult/paediatric radiology services to UHL
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
- Subspecialty fellowship
- Formal accreditation in cardiac MRI (SCMR/Euro CMR level 2 or above)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in general radiology with specialist training in Cardiothoracic imaging
- Trained in acute cover in ED department
- High standard of diagnostic skills as relevant to cardiothoracic imaging
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, work etc
- Able to perform CT guided interventions such as biopsies and drains.
Desirable
- oEvidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging
Skills
Essential
- High standard of diagnostic skills as relevant to cardiothoracic imaging
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, work etc
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleaguesW
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Evidence of ability to work within teams and contribute to MDT discussions
- oEvidence of ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and empathically with the patients
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- understanding of the challenges in providing emergency and trauma services
- oEvidence of ability to enhance adult/paediatric radiology services to UHL
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
- Subspecialty fellowship
- Formal accreditation in cardiac MRI (SCMR/Euro CMR level 2 or above)
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).
