General Radiologist with interest in Oncology&Gastrointestinal Imaging

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a consultant radiologist to join our team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust.

This is a general cross-sectional imaging post with an interest in Oncological and Gastrointestinal imaging mostly CT and MRI reporting. No intervention skill is required.

This is a new post and has arisen due to an increase in demand for radiology services and also with the installation of new scanners.

The post holder would support the current radiology team working closely with the specialists. There are weekly Upper and Lower GI MDTs which also serve as an educational resource for trainees and allied health professionals. MDTs are shared amongst specialist Radiologists. Please find the attached job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be part of the radiology team at Queens and King George Hospitals.

Each consultant will have an access to a PACS reporting station, a PC and in addition a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes.

It is expected that the post holder will deliver an on-call service as part of their commitment to the general radiology services of the department and contribute to specialist MDTs which is mandatory.

An additional subspecialty interest /development can be encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

General Radiologist with Special Interest

The post is designed to share the responsibility for the provision of comprehensive diagnostic radiology services including the provision of a range of MDT and on-call services.

The successful candidate is expected to

Report cross-sectional images performed on the new MRI and CT scanners at the CDC and cross-sectional images performed on the MRI and CT scanners affiliated with the A&E and Inpatient caseload at King George's and Queen's Hospital
Contribute to the general duty roster which involves vetting cross-sectional scans and solving queries from clinical and radiology teams
Undertake specialist and general MDTs with other colleagues in rotation
Share an oncall commitment equally with existing consultants. Currently, there is a 1:8 rota. The oncall is outsourced after 8 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends

Those candidates who have previously applied need not apply and may not be shortlisted.

About us

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.

We take PRIDE in everything we do, our five core values reflect that PRIDE. These values were developed together with our staff. We work hard to provide outstanding care to our community, delivered with PRIDE.

Our PRIDE values of Passion; Responsibility; Innovation; Drive and Empowerment inspire us and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision and values have been in place for seven years. Within our recovery plan we are keen to refresh our approach to making sure they more fully reflect the values of partners across North East London so that the way we work is ever more conscious of how our work contributes to local lives and is reliant on local partners.

All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.

Date posted

31 March 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-0540-GT

Job locations

CDC Radiology

Queens and King George Hospitals

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

shortlisting criteria

Essential

M.B.B.S or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

MRCP/MRCS
Interest in urology, gynaecology or gastro-intestinal as a subspecialty

Person Specification

shortlisting criteria

Essential

M.B.B.S or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

MRCP/MRCS
Interest in urology, gynaecology or gastro-intestinal as a subspecialty

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).