Job summary
Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist
The advertised post is for a substantive Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust which will be one of three new substantive Radiology posts to support the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) for North-East London which is a CDC exemplar supporting Research, Education and Training for the radiographic Team.
We are looking for highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our existing team of 86 radiologists based at the Royal London (RLH) and St Bartholomew's Hospitals (SBH) who support the existing Imaging service and its active training programme. The post will be based predominantly at St Bartholomew's Hospital-which is the site of the Barts Heart and Thorax centres and Mile End Hospital (MEH), with commitments also at the Royal London Hospital.
These posts are needed to support the installation of the NAEOTOM Alpha CT scanner at Mile End hospital as a result of the development of the new CDC serving North-East London (NEL). The NAEOTOM Alpha represents a long-term investment in technology, as Photon-Counting CT (PCCT) is a ground-breaking advancement, of particular benefit with regards to Cardiac CT, delivering high resolution imaging and low dose in this patient cohort.
Main duties of the job
1. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
2. Helping in development and organisation of the services in his / her charge in line with the Trusts' business plans. Liaison and communication with the
General Manager and Clinical Directors for Imaging at Barts Health NHS Trust will be expected.
3. Development of his / her own interests and specialties within the Imaging service, including active participation in audit programs.
4. Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new NAETOM Alpha CT scanner at the CDC
2. To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.
3. To contribute to supporting the need for an ILS trained radiologist at the CDC covering the contrast administration in case of a contrast reaction.4. To contribute to the specialist MDTs on a roster with subspecialist colleagues.
5. To join the general on-call service 1 in 20 with SPR cover on site.
6. To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards.
7. To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners community services, and all healthcare agencies.
8. To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
9. To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical and academic group director and General Manager.
The successful applicants should have completed training in diagnostic radiology and be within 6 months of their CCT. They must have a specialist interest in chest and cardiac radiology. The appointed candidates will need to be level 3 accredited in cardiac CT by commencement of the post. They will also be required to obtain ILS training and spend a portion of reporting time at Mile End Hospital depending on clinical need
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new NAETOM Alpha CT scanner at the CDC
2. To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.
3. To contribute to supporting the need for an ILS trained radiologist at the CDC covering the contrast administration in case of a contrast reaction.4. To contribute to the specialist MDTs on a roster with subspecialist colleagues.
5. To join the general on-call service 1 in 20 with SPR cover on site.
6. To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards.
7. To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners community services, and all healthcare agencies.
8. To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
9. To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical and academic group director and General Manager.
The successful applicants should have completed training in diagnostic radiology and be within 6 months of their CCT. They must have a specialist interest in chest and cardiac radiology. The appointed candidates will need to be level 3 accredited in cardiac CT by commencement of the post. They will also be required to obtain ILS training and spend a portion of reporting time at Mile End Hospital depending on clinical need
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- ILS training to be provided locally.
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- BSTI nodule training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Cross sectional Imaging
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Thoracic imaging
- Cardiac Imaging
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
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
Academic Achievements/Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants
- Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Portfolio of teaching material as educational supervisor
Personal qualities and self-management
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable work record
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- ILS training to be provided locally.
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- BSTI nodule training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Cross sectional Imaging
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Thoracic imaging
- Cardiac Imaging
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
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
Academic Achievements/Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants
- Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Portfolio of teaching material as educational supervisor
Personal qualities and self-management
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable work record
- 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
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).
