Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Support Services
Imaging Service Group
CONSULTANT GENERAL RADIOLOGIST
With an interest in Interventional Radiology
Full time (10 Programmed activities)
We are looking for a substantive Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a substantive Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest as above. Applicants must be GMC registered, with CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) . There will be an on-call commitment - currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm - 8:30am outsourced). Note this will be in general radiology.
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
We are looking for a substantive Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts in Britain as well as being the home of Londons Air Ambulance Service. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomews Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest as above. Applicants must be GMC registered, with CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) . There will be an on-call commitment currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm 8:30am outsourced). Note this will be in general radiology.
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
We are looking for a substantive Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts in Britain as well as being the home of Londons Air Ambulance Service. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomews Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest as above. Applicants must be GMC registered, with CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) . There will be an on-call commitment currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm 8:30am outsourced). Note this will be in general radiology.
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 equivalent2
- 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 relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Essential
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
Desirable
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
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
- Published audits
- Radiation Protection experience
Training Expected
Essential
Desirable
- Formal subspeciality record
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
- Track record of recent QI projects
Desirable
- Recorded log of independently performed vascular & non-vascular procedures
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable
- First author publications in refereed journals
Research Publications
Essential
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Research grants
- Grants Applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure / Able to work as part of a team
- Self Motivated
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Person Specification
Qualifications / Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent2
- 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 relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Essential
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
Desirable
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
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
- Published audits
- Radiation Protection experience
Training Expected
Essential
Desirable
- Formal subspeciality record
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
- Track record of recent QI projects
Desirable
- Recorded log of independently performed vascular & non-vascular procedures
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable
- First author publications in refereed journals
Research Publications
Essential
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Research grants
- Grants Applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure / Able to work as part of a team
- Self Motivated
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
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).
