Job summary
The role of Specialty Doctor will include the following:
o Deliver a General Radiology service including a wide range of imaging modalities; US, CT, MR and Plain film reporting
o Deliver image-guided procedures if able
o Participate in audit programme, maintaining robust systems for effective clinical audit
o Assist with service development
o Attend unit management and governance meetings
o Support implementation and achievement of targets
o Work with colleagues to ensure effective management of the service
Participate in the education and training of students, doctors, and professionals
There is an on-call commitment.
Applications for less than full time working would be considered.
Main duties of the job
Plain radiographyThe x-ray department is situated in the main hospital building and has ten rooms over two floors. The main department has five DR rooms.
UltrasoundThe ultrasound department is adjacent to the main x-ray department and consists of three rooms equipped with GE Logiq E9 scanners. There is also a vascular ultrasound room (Philips EPIQ Elite) opposite IR and a further ultrasound room in ED. There are a further five machines located in the Antenatal Clinic.
CT
The CT in ED is a Canon Aquilion Prime SP (160 slices), installed December 2021.
The CT in main dept is a Canon Aquilion ONE PRISM Edition (220 slices) installed April 2022.
MRIThe permanent MRI scanner is a Philips Achieva 3T; and we also have a mobile Canon 1.5T unit. A new Siemens Magnetom Sola 1.5T has just been installed in December 2022 as part of a new MRI suite. The 3T scanner is then planned to be replaced.
Interventional radiologyThe main interventional suite comprises two C-arm GE Precision MPI fluoroscopy units in adjacent rooms and an adjacent assessment/consent room with couch.
Advanced discussions are underway for a complete refurbishment of IR including a new 6-bed recovery unit and updated rooms.
There is also an interventional operating theatre (shared with cardiology), equipped with a Philips Allura Xper FD20 x-ray system.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
Take a tour of our hospital here
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver day-to-day clinical care in the radiology department
Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises
Actively participate in the departments teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of radiology registrars, medical trainees and other multiprofessional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies
Participate in the current on-call provision and in line with national guidance, the post holder will engage and be part of a team in the provision of 7 day working and/or on call availability in the future, if this is feasible within the workforce. The job plan will be reviewed to provide for this and time off in lieu would be considered as deemed appropriate for weekend working.
The successful applicant, as per trust policy, will undertake an active mentoring programme within the trust. The appropriate mentor/mentors will be discussed and decided by the Clinical and Divisional Director and Speciality lead, in conjunction with the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver day-to-day clinical care in the radiology department
Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises
Actively participate in the departments teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of radiology registrars, medical trainees and other multiprofessional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies
Participate in the current on-call provision and in line with national guidance, the post holder will engage and be part of a team in the provision of 7 day working and/or on call availability in the future, if this is feasible within the workforce. The job plan will be reviewed to provide for this and time off in lieu would be considered as deemed appropriate for weekend working.
The successful applicant, as per trust policy, will undertake an active mentoring programme within the trust. The appropriate mentor/mentors will be discussed and decided by the Clinical and Divisional Director and Speciality lead, in conjunction with the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCST/CCT or equivalent in radiology and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR
- Experience and higher training in radiology (Fellowship or equivalent)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Evidence of leadership and management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Training/qualification in leadership and management
- Posters/Presentations at Regional and National meetings Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Posters/Presentations at Regional and National meetings
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in teaching
Others
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
- Knowledge of resource management issues.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure. Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCST/CCT or equivalent in radiology and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR
- Experience and higher training in radiology (Fellowship or equivalent)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Evidence of leadership and management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Training/qualification in leadership and management
- Posters/Presentations at Regional and National meetings Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Posters/Presentations at Regional and National meetings
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in teaching
Others
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
- Knowledge of resource management issues.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure. Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
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).
