Job summary
A general radiologist with a specialist interest in Urological and Gastrointestinal imaging is sought. Ability to report Colon CT, small bowel MRI, Upper and lower GI MRI would be favorable. The successful candidate will participate in regular Urology Cancer MDT as part of an MDT team of radiologists. The department has regular Upper/lower GI and colorectal MDTs which the successful candidate would be encouraged to participate in and develop. The successful candidate would be encouraged to develop new opportunities in Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal imaging with clinical and radiology colleagues locally and across South West London Integrated Care System.
Main duties of the job
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other- Inspiring
About us
Each department has a Clinical Lead who reports to the Cluster Director. For the Radiology department the Clinical Lead / Deputy are Dr Nimrat Mangat / Dr Nevin Wijesekera and the Cluster Director is Dr Vin Majuran
Consultant
Subspecialty interests
Dr Vin Majuran
Cardiac (Lead); Nuclear Medicine (Lead), Cluster Director
Dr Nimrat Mangat
MSK (Lead); IM&T (Lead); Clinical Lead
Dr Nevin Wijesekera
Gastrointestinal (Lead-Lower GI); Cardiac
Dr Basil Abdi
Intervention; Chest (Lead-Malignant)
Dr Zeid Al-Ani
MSK
Dr Ashwin Algudkar
Head and Neck
Dr Charles Bishop
MSK
Dr Hannah Constanti
Breast (Lead); Paediatric; Gynae
Dr Harini Dharmana
Intervention; Uro-gynae
Dr Bijan Hedayati
Paediatric (Lead)
Dr Michael Lynch
Intervention (Lead); Gastrointestinal
Dr Patricia Marin-Crespo
Breast; Gastrointestinal
Dr Alastair Oakes
Gastrointestinal
Dr Pradip Patel
Intervention
Dr Anita Rhodes
Chest (Lead-Non-malignant); Breast; Education Lead
Dr Helen Richardson
Breast; DEXA
Dr Zbynek Stetina
Urological (Lead); Intervention
Dr Oniaza Syed
Breast
Dr Anna Thornton
Paediatric; Nuclear Medicine
Dr Ramesh Yella
Head and Neck (Lead); Gastrointestinal
Dr Faraan Khan
Neuroradiology
Dr Sahil Chhabda
Neuroradiology
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thesuccessful candidate will be part of the diagnostic radiology on-call rota. We have a weekday on call on site from 5-8pm. Overnight CT between 8pm-8am is reported by an outsourced company (4Ways) and there is a separate weekend interventional on call rota.
The department has a key focus on Risk and Governance and has developed a joined-up structure for reviewing, reporting and learning from errors. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in regular REALMS meeting and participate in a panel of three radiology consultants (on a 3-month rolling rota) who will review all incidents, assign degree of risk and undertake appropriate investigations to fruition. SPA up to 2 PAs is contingent on this participation and participation in regular audit in the department.
Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thesuccessful candidate will be part of the diagnostic radiology on-call rota. We have a weekday on call on site from 5-8pm. Overnight CT between 8pm-8am is reported by an outsourced company (4Ways) and there is a separate weekend interventional on call rota.
The department has a key focus on Risk and Governance and has developed a joined-up structure for reviewing, reporting and learning from errors. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in regular REALMS meeting and participate in a panel of three radiology consultants (on a 3-month rolling rota) who will review all incidents, assign degree of risk and undertake appropriate investigations to fruition. SPA up to 2 PAs is contingent on this participation and participation in regular audit in the department.
Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- CCT and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of cross-sectional experience (CT, MRI, US).
- Subspecialty Uroradiology experience.
Desirable
- Experience of upper GI radiology reporting
- Basic interventional radiology skills (e.g. biopsies / drainages)
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- CCT and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of cross-sectional experience (CT, MRI, US).
- Subspecialty Uroradiology experience.
Desirable
- Experience of upper GI radiology reporting
- Basic interventional radiology skills (e.g. biopsies / drainages)
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
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).
