Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service for an initial 12 months and review. The post-holder will help support the running of service at our community diagnostic hub at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton and in our main department at St George's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service. The post-holder will contribute to general outpatient reporting in the department, which includes CT, ultrasound, plain films and MRI.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advancedmedical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range ofhealthcare professionals from across the region. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range ofcommunity services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service. The post-holder will contribute to general outpatient reporting in the department, which includes CT, ultrasound, plain films and MRI.
It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service. The post-holder will contribute to general outpatient reporting in the department, which includes CT, ultrasound, plain films and MRI.
It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC
- CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations
- Reporting of MRI and CT examinations including general CT
- Performing and reporting of general ultrasounds examinations
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Experience in Lymphoma MDT
Skills
Essential
- Basic biopsy and drainage procedures
- Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Independent in general fluoroscopy (GI/GU)
Desirable
- Experience in contrast ultrasound
- Experience in CT colon reporting
- Computer, PACS and VR software literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
Other
Essential
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to CPD and teaching
- Enthusiasm
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Approachability
Desirable
- Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC
- CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations
- Reporting of MRI and CT examinations including general CT
- Performing and reporting of general ultrasounds examinations
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Experience in Lymphoma MDT
Skills
Essential
- Basic biopsy and drainage procedures
- Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Independent in general fluoroscopy (GI/GU)
Desirable
- Experience in contrast ultrasound
- Experience in CT colon reporting
- Computer, PACS and VR software literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
Other
Essential
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to CPD and teaching
- Enthusiasm
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Approachability
Desirable
- Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching
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).
