Job summary
We are recruiting for TWO diagnostic radiology posts with sub-speciality interests in genitourinary imaging to enhance the existing consultant team. One post will sub-specialise in Urological Imaging while the second will sub-specialise in Gynaecological imaging.
PLEASE SPECIFY ON YOUR APPLICATION IN THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION WHICH JOB(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR (urological imaging / gynaecological imaging / both)
These are new posts, and will support sub-specialty teams as well as the departmental general workload. New faster diagnosis standards, turnaround times and GIRFT/NELA objectives as well as trainee supervision, scan checking and hot desk duties will form a part of both the job plans.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape your post; to use your skills and enthusiasm for your specialist interests while enhancing our own departmental services. We are looking for great team members, who value colleagues and want to help us build on many departmental infrastructure changes of the last 5 years.
Posts will contribute to tertiary level MDT's in the specialities of Urological, Gynaecological Oncology, Gestational trophoblastic and germ cell tumour, Endometriosis and fibroid disease.
Sessions in acute reporting, general and subspecialist reporting, procedural lists (see below) and ultrasound (specialist and general) will be expected.
Closing date for applications: Wed 17th May 2023 midnight
Interviews will be held 8th June 2023
Main duties of the job
The exact duties of each post will be configured to the skill sets of the successful applicant and departmental needs
The post holders will increase the genitourinary imaging service capacity across the Trust's three main sites including specialist ultrasound, hysterosalpingography, urological fluoroscopy, CT and MR reporting. The post will include participation in the specialist MDTs on a rotational basis and the final MDT commitment will be agreed following appointment. Please see individual job descriptions for potential MDT involvement.
Specific departmental services requiring support are:
- Specialist pelvic ultrasound including transvaginal scanning
- Hysterosalpingography
- Urological fluoroscopic procedures covering urological cancer and trauma
- Pre-biopsy multiparametric prostate MRI reporting
- MDT contribution within Urology, Gynaecology, Gestational trophoblastic and germ cell tumour, endometriosis, benign GU imaging
- Interventional ultrasound, to include biopsy and drainage procedures
- Trauma and acute cross-sectional imaging and cancer follow up reporting
In addition to subspecialist programmed activities, the successful candidates will be expected to contribute 2 sessions specifically to the general work of the department, including duty "hot desk" reporting, general CT, MRI, US and plain radiographs. Part of this will take the form of an extended day performing a general US list or acute cross sectional reporting session.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD attached.
The post-holders will work with the existing teams of subspecialty radiologists, in a mix of procedural activity, MDTs, cross sectional reporting and ultrasound serving the sub-speciality clinical groups. The specific procedural activities and MDT mix is listed above and our aim is to enhance our services in all of these between the two appointees. Please see individual job descriptions for further detail.
Most consultants work on two or all three of the trusts main sites and the exact location of each programmed activity will be best suited for the clinical service being supported.
The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department which includes the provision of 7-day consultant led reporting through scheduled but flexible weekend sessions and the provision of an extended 5-day consultant reporting service. Sharing ownership of providing a responsive and rapid imaging service to our referrers and patients is expected, and this includes support for allied health professionals in the department and availability for helping with day-to-day operational challenges.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD attached.
The post-holders will work with the existing teams of subspecialty radiologists, in a mix of procedural activity, MDTs, cross sectional reporting and ultrasound serving the sub-speciality clinical groups. The specific procedural activities and MDT mix is listed above and our aim is to enhance our services in all of these between the two appointees. Please see individual job descriptions for further detail.
Most consultants work on two or all three of the trusts main sites and the exact location of each programmed activity will be best suited for the clinical service being supported.
The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department which includes the provision of 7-day consultant led reporting through scheduled but flexible weekend sessions and the provision of an extended 5-day consultant reporting service. Sharing ownership of providing a responsive and rapid imaging service to our referrers and patients is expected, and this includes support for allied health professionals in the department and availability for helping with day-to-day operational challenges.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in body imaging specific to urological, gastrointestinal or gynaecological disease, or a combination of more than one of these specialities and ability to report a variety of general radiology ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- Able to carry out image-guided procedures
- Ability to perform fluoroscopic procedures pertaining to gastrointestinal, gynaecological and urological conditions
- Ability to lead the radiology provision for speciality MDT's
- IT Skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP/ MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets and clinical governance structures
- Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in body imaging specific to urological, gastrointestinal or gynaecological disease, or a combination of more than one of these specialities and ability to report a variety of general radiology ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- Able to carry out image-guided procedures
- Ability to perform fluoroscopic procedures pertaining to gastrointestinal, gynaecological and urological conditions
- Ability to lead the radiology provision for speciality MDT's
- IT Skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP/ MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets and clinical governance structures
- Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
