Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Support Services
Imaging Service Group
GENERAL CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
With an interest in Head and Neck Radiology
Full time (10 Programmed activities)
Whipps Cross Hospital
Job Reference: 259-MED0642WXH
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Main duties of the job
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Leytonstone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Audit and teaching activities are encouraged by the Department. There is a successful radiology training programme at Barts Health with 35 registrars, some of whom rotate to Whipps Cross University Hospital as well as our own registrars who partake in this rotation.
Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Leytonstone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Audit and teaching activities are encouraged by the Department. There is a successful radiology training programme at Barts Health with 35 registrars, some of whom rotate to Whipps Cross University Hospital as well as our own registrars who partake in this rotation.
Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Leytonstone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Audit and teaching activities are encouraged by the Department. There is a successful radiology training programme at Barts Health with 35 registrars, some of whom rotate to Whipps Cross University Hospital as well as our own registrars who partake in this rotation.
Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in regional Head&Neck MDT, extensive FNA experience
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal MSK fellowship
Desirable
- A 2nd subspeciality eg Neuroradiology
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis
- Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Training Expected / Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
Desirable
- Recorded log of independently reported MRI (H&N, ENT) examinations
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable
Research / Publications
Essential
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Research grants
- Grant Application
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated, Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications / Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in regional Head&Neck MDT, extensive FNA experience
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal MSK fellowship
Desirable
- A 2nd subspeciality eg Neuroradiology
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis
- Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Training Expected / Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
Desirable
- Recorded log of independently reported MRI (H&N, ENT) examinations
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable
Research / Publications
Essential
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Research grants
- Grant Application
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated, Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
- Evidence of continuing professional development
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
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).
