Job summary
Radiology Services is seeking to appoint a locum (10 PA) Consultant Radiologist (9 DCC / 1 SPA) with an interest in Oncology and acute Imaging to join its established diagnostic radiology team. This post is required to meet increasing demand for diagnostic radiology in particular in cancer imaging. It is expected that the post holder will be involved in the full range of adult diagnostic radiology including oncological and acute imaging including acute MRI Spine reporting. A range of body subspecialty interests will be considered with opportunity to contribute to subspecialty CT and MRI reporting, depending on candidate expertise and service needs. There is a need to support the Haem Oncology service with participation in Lymphoma, Myeloma and Cutaneous Melanoma multidisciplinary meetings, and appointment to the post will provide an opportunity to develop Whole Body MRI reporting skills, if not already acquired. For those with appropriate skills, there may be the opportunity to participate in US guided FNA list (Fine Needle Aspiration) to support current service. The post will initially be for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 12 months depending on service needs. There may be the opportunity for future substantive post
Main duties of the job
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out on Guy's & St Thomas' sites and includes on-call commitments. As a Department we are open to flexible working patterns which suit the Department and individual needs with agreement with the Clinical Director and Clinical Lead. Over the last year, remote Home Reporting solution has been deployed to the majority of radiologists across all subspecialties. Continuing roll out is anticipated as the need arises and flexible and home working patterns will be reviewed. A proposed job plan is provided below and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan, including personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Director within 3 months of starting.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. It is stressed that as part of the Directorate's move to extended working that the post holder may be asked to include weekend sessions as part of their regular job plan.
About us
The post will be based at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the existing team of diagnostic radiologists and be expected to support and contribute to the development of cancer radiological imaging services. Commitments will include diagnostic and cancer radiology reporting sessions and support for a variety of cancer related radiology MDMs. It is expected that the post holder will also participate in adult acute imaging services, in particular acute CT and MRI spine reporting. A late acute CT session (5 7pm) will be incorporated into the job plan. They will also be expected to participate in subspecialty and FRCR SpR teaching.
Supporting Programmed Activities
These involve time to meet trust and external requirements as well as teaching and research. One Supporting Programmed Activity (SPA) is included for personal and professional revalidation activities and CPD. It is anticipated that additional SPA requirements should be discussed at annual job planning and will be dependent on future and ongoing managerial, research and/or teaching commitments. There may be an opportunity to incorporate formal academic sessions leading towards a part-time MD, subject to discussion and funding.
Proposed Timetable
Final agreement on the timetable of commitments will be agreed on taking up the post and then reviewed at least annually as part of the job planning process. Below is a possible timetable for illustrative purposes. It should be noted that as part of a move to extended working that the post holder may have an evening session as part of their regular job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the existing team of diagnostic radiologists and be expected to support and contribute to the development of cancer radiological imaging services. Commitments will include diagnostic and cancer radiology reporting sessions and support for a variety of cancer related radiology MDMs. It is expected that the post holder will also participate in adult acute imaging services, in particular acute CT and MRI spine reporting. A late acute CT session (5 7pm) will be incorporated into the job plan. They will also be expected to participate in subspecialty and FRCR SpR teaching.
Supporting Programmed Activities
These involve time to meet trust and external requirements as well as teaching and research. One Supporting Programmed Activity (SPA) is included for personal and professional revalidation activities and CPD. It is anticipated that additional SPA requirements should be discussed at annual job planning and will be dependent on future and ongoing managerial, research and/or teaching commitments. There may be an opportunity to incorporate formal academic sessions leading towards a part-time MD, subject to discussion and funding.
Proposed Timetable
Final agreement on the timetable of commitments will be agreed on taking up the post and then reviewed at least annually as part of the job planning process. Below is a possible timetable for illustrative purposes. It should be noted that as part of a move to extended working that the post holder may have an evening session as part of their regular job plan.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- FRCR or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
- UK work experience at senior trainee/fellowship or consultant level.
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Within 6 months of completion of specialist radiology training programme
- Sub-specialty experience of oncology imaging
- Experience in acute imaging
- Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Independent reporting of all aspects of adult general radiology studies
Desirable
- Completion of Oncology Radiology Fellowship programme
- Subspecialty experience in haemoncology radiology but other body subspecialty training will be considered
- Experience in WBMR
- Experience in oncology trial reporting (RECIST)
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
- Independent reporting of specialised oncology radiology at a tertiary centre
- US Guided FNA of cutaneous lumps
Audit Management
Essential
- Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Management and IT skills
Desirable
- Specific audits in the field of cancer and acute imaging
- Transformational experience radiology
Research & Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Track record of published radiology research in peer reviewed publications
- Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- FRCR or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
- UK work experience at senior trainee/fellowship or consultant level.
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Within 6 months of completion of specialist radiology training programme
- Sub-specialty experience of oncology imaging
- Experience in acute imaging
- Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Independent reporting of all aspects of adult general radiology studies
Desirable
- Completion of Oncology Radiology Fellowship programme
- Subspecialty experience in haemoncology radiology but other body subspecialty training will be considered
- Experience in WBMR
- Experience in oncology trial reporting (RECIST)
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
- Independent reporting of specialised oncology radiology at a tertiary centre
- US Guided FNA of cutaneous lumps
Audit Management
Essential
- Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Management and IT skills
Desirable
- Specific audits in the field of cancer and acute imaging
- Transformational experience radiology
Research & Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Track record of published radiology research in peer reviewed publications
- Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research
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).
