Job summary
Imperial College Heathcare NHS Trust (ICHT) welcomes applications for this full-time locum consultant radiologist post. We are looking for a general radiologist with a special interest in breast imaging.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in general radiology, and higher sub-specialist training in breast radiology. Applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology, be on the GMC Speciality Register or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT.
The post has arisen due to an extension of existing services and new service demands. The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen the established general radiology and breast radiology teams. The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring the department provides the local population with a high quality and accessible service and achieves the national cancer wait targets for breast patients.
Imperial is the Lead Provider for NW London radiology and has one of the largest breast units in the country, comprising radiology (both screening and symptomatic) and surgery. The symptomatic service has approximately 21,000 outpatient spells a year and operates on 900 cases a year. The West of London Breast Screening Service screens approximately 50,000 women per year.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is looking to appoint a locum Consultant General Radiologist with a specialist interest in Breast Imaging. The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring the department provides the local population with a high quality and accessible breast service, and achieves the national cancer wait targets for breast patients.
The department is based at Charing Cross Hospital and this is where most activity takes place. A small number of outpatient clinics are run at St Mary's Hospital. The department provides a broad range of services including daily rapid diagnostic clinics, a comprehensive surgical service which offers the full range of reconstructive options, and a well-established family history clinic. It is an essential service for patients referred from local primary care services as well as the Trust-hosted West of London Breast Screening Service. The post-holder will work across our services and sites.
The department has a strong and growing research portfolio. Current projects include the flagship Aims studies that are a collaboration with Lord Darzi and Google. The studies are investigating the use of artificial intelligence to improve the quality, efficiency and experience of breast cancer screening. Whilst there is no planned research PA allocation in the job plan, the post-holder will be expected to actively support all research projects that the department participates in.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will divide their time between the breast service (80%) and the general imaging department (20%). The job plan will be made up of clinics (6 PAs), reporting (2 PAs), MDT (1 PA) and one SPA will be allocated for continuing professional development.
The breast clinical sessions will consist of one-stop rapid diagnostic clinics, ultrasound list, localisation list, stereotactic guided vacuum biopsy and excision, mammogram and MRI breast reporting. The role also includes participation in a 1:11 MDT rota for the symptomatic breast cancer MDT. The two general sessions will consist of one CT reporting session and one general ultrasound list. These sessions are likely to be at St Mary's Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital, in line with the Trust's policy to work across sites. There is no on-call commitment however participation in the evening and weekend on-call checking rota for general imaging will be required. These will be of low frequency given the large pool of consultants participating in this rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will divide their time between the breast service (80%) and the general imaging department (20%). The job plan will be made up of clinics (6 PAs), reporting (2 PAs), MDT (1 PA) and one SPA will be allocated for continuing professional development.
The breast clinical sessions will consist of one-stop rapid diagnostic clinics, ultrasound list, localisation list, stereotactic guided vacuum biopsy and excision, mammogram and MRI breast reporting. The role also includes participation in a 1:11 MDT rota for the symptomatic breast cancer MDT. The two general sessions will consist of one CT reporting session and one general ultrasound list. These sessions are likely to be at St Mary's Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital, in line with the Trust's policy to work across sites. There is no on-call commitment however participation in the evening and weekend on-call checking rota for general imaging will be required. These will be of low frequency given the large pool of consultants participating in this rota.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- On GMC 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 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or equivalent at the time of the interview.
- Appropriate Royal College membership (FRCR or equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- General radiology skills. Ability to report general body CT, plain films and general ultrasound.
- Formal subspecialty training in Breast imaging
- Ability to interpret mammograms and perform breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsy, ultrasound guided and stereotactic vacuum assisted biopsy and vacuum excision, image guided pre-operative wire insertion/coil insertion/magseed
- Breast MRI interpretation
- 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.
- Management of staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/ postgraduates and junior medical staff
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language and communication skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- On GMC 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 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or equivalent at the time of the interview.
- Appropriate Royal College membership (FRCR or equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- General radiology skills. Ability to report general body CT, plain films and general ultrasound.
- Formal subspecialty training in Breast imaging
- Ability to interpret mammograms and perform breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsy, ultrasound guided and stereotactic vacuum assisted biopsy and vacuum excision, image guided pre-operative wire insertion/coil insertion/magseed
- Breast MRI interpretation
- 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.
- Management of staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/ postgraduates and junior medical staff
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language and communication skills
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
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).
