Job summary
6-month full time (10 PA) or part time (negotiable) locum diagnostic acute care radiology post offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team of radiologists (42 diagnostic and interventional radiology consultants as well as 16 neuro consultants) in providing a high-quality service to our local and regional population. The individual would be, if desired, supported to develop and offer provision of imaging for a further sub-speciality. A range of interests could be accommodated for the right candidate. The individual will be required to play an active role in the workload of the imaging departments, and a commitment to teaching and training of junior radiology staff and associated professional groups would be welcomed. The post will also provide ample research and teaching opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and Radiology Event and Learning Meetings (REALM).
Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the department's/ Division's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
Fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
This is a new locum consultant post with a view to gaining approval for a permanent post. The remit of the post holder will be to support the delivery of acute pathway radiology provision. The individual would be, if desired, supported to develop and offer provision of imaging for a further sub-specialty. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of these aspects of services depending upon their interests and experience. A range of interests could be accommodated for the right candidate. The individual will be required to play an active role in the workload of the imaging departments, but a commitment to teaching and training of junior staff and associated professional groups would be welcomed.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The post will be based at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the proposed 10 PA Job Plan is attached. This will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
The On-Call commitment is for approximately 1:20 rota, which is classed as Category A.
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- A commitment for teaching, training and supervising junior radiology staff (including HEE radiology trainees and radiology clinical fellows in Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme)
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the other radiologists to provide a service for Department of Radiology. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and Radiology Event and Learning Meetings (REALM).
Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Generic Responsibilities:
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
This is a new locum consultant post with a view to gaining approval for a permanent post. The remit of the post holder will be to support the delivery of acute pathway radiology provision. The individual would be, if desired, supported to develop and offer provision of imaging for a further sub-specialty. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of these aspects of services depending upon their interests and experience. A range of interests could be accommodated for the right candidate. The individual will be required to play an active role in the workload of the imaging departments, but a commitment to teaching and training of junior staff and associated professional groups would be welcomed.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The post will be based at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the proposed 10 PA Job Plan is attached. This will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
The On-Call commitment is for approximately 1:20 rota, which is classed as Category A.
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- A commitment for teaching, training and supervising junior radiology staff (including HEE radiology trainees and radiology clinical fellows in Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme)
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the other radiologists to provide a service for Department of Radiology. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and Radiology Event and Learning Meetings (REALM).
Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Generic Responsibilities:
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification. Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- FRCR or equivalent Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD). CCT (or equivalent)
- Wide experience all aspects of radiology in the the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalent.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification. Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- FRCR or equivalent Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD). CCT (or equivalent)
- Wide experience all aspects of radiology in the the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalent.
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).
