Job summary
This is a replacement post for a substantive chest and general radiologist. The candidate must have extensive experience in chest and general radiology and will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of 11 consultant radiologists. Experience in cardiac CT would be desirable but is not essential.
There will be an average of 9 PAs of direct clinical care and 2 PAs are allocated for supporting professional activities, with the possibility for reducing to 10 PA's should the successful applicant wish to work over 4 days. Most Consultants currently also undertake a day working from home each week.
The trust has recently commenced a cardiac CT service and any candidates with an interest in cardiac CT should discuss how a subspecialist interest in this area could be incorporated into the job plan with the clinical lead
NOTE: JD is pending Royal College Approval.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would need to be competent in US/CT guided drainages, in particular lung biopsies, and would be expected to participate in the regional Chest MDT which is held at St Bartholomew Hospital where all the North East London Cancer network cases are discussed.
A second area of subspecialist interest, in particular Cardiac CT, MSK or head and neck imaging, would be desirable but is not essential.
The successful applicant would be expected to participate in the On call rota (currently 1 in 10). Overnight (7pm to 8am) CT reporting is outsourced.
About us
Homerton Hospital is an acute modern hospital housed in an award-winning development serving the population of Hackney. It has good transport links via the overground to Stratford (10 mins links to Jubilee and Central lines), Highbury and Islington (8 mins links to Victoria line) and Stratford International (high speed links to Kent). The area surrounding the hospital has undergone immense change over the last few years with substantial public and private investment which has succeeded in making it an incredibly popular place to reside due to its burgeoning caf society, great local parks and vastly improved schools. Hackney is a diverse area to work in and the consultant body reflects this with both UK trained and many non UK trained radiologists working in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have, or be within 6 months of completing CCST or have an equivalent radiology qualification with GMC registration. This post is for 11 PA, although a 10 PA contract over 4 days can be negotiated. Currently all Consultants undertake 1 day working from home per week. Part time applications would be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have, or be within 6 months of completing CCST or have an equivalent radiology qualification with GMC registration. This post is for 11 PA, although a 10 PA contract over 4 days can be negotiated. Currently all Consultants undertake 1 day working from home per week. Part time applications would be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Chest imaging.
- Participation in Chest MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest imaging
- Experience of Cardiac CT
- Second area of specialist interest - MSK or Head and neck/Neuro
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- MR experience
- Expertise in chest biopsies and pleural drainages
Desirable
- Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
- US/CT guided drainages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Chest imaging.
- Participation in Chest MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in Chest imaging
- Experience of Cardiac CT
- Second area of specialist interest - MSK or Head and neck/Neuro
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- MR experience
- Expertise in chest biopsies and pleural drainages
Desirable
- Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
- US/CT guided drainages
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).
