Job summary
This post is being advertised as a replacement post for a consultant with an interest in GI or GU and general radiology imaging. A second subspecialist interest is desirable but is not essential.
You would be joining an established team of 13 consultants to contribute to the reporting of CT, MR, x-rays and acquisition and reporting of ultrasound. Part or full-time applications will be considered.
Applicants must have, or be within 6 months of completing CCST or have an equivalent radiology qualification with GMC registration. This post is for 10 PA working over a 4 day week, although an 11 PA contract over 5 days can be negotiated. Currently all Consultants undertake 1 day working from home per week. Part time applications would be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would need to be competent in GI/GU subspecialist MR and CT reporting. For the GI post, competence with fluoroscopic procedures is expected and bariatric experience would be desirable. US/CT guided drainages and biopsies would also be beneficial. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the regional GI or Urology MDTs which are part of the North East London Cancer network.
The successful applicant would be expected to participate in the On call rota (currently 1 in 12). 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
- Clinical responsibilities
The main duties of the post will be as follows:
- To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
- To provide a daily and an advisory out of hours service together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
- To participate in governance process.
- To take part in continuing medical education activities
- Teaching and academic activity
- Research and development
- Management and clinical audit
- Continuing professional development
Please see attached job description and person specification gor full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical responsibilities
The main duties of the post will be as follows:
- To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
- To provide a daily and an advisory out of hours service together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
- To participate in governance process.
- To take part in continuing medical education activities
- Teaching and academic activity
- Research and development
- Management and clinical audit
- Continuing professional development
Please see attached job description and person specification gor full details of the role.
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
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in GI and/or Urological imaging.
- Participation in GI/Uro-oncology MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in oncology/urological/GI imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Relevant subspecialist MR experience
Desirable
- Core biopsy/fine needle aspiration
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
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
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in GI and/or Urological imaging.
- Participation in GI/Uro-oncology MDT's
Desirable
- Fellowship in oncology/urological/GI imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Competent at general ultrasound and plain x-ray reporting.
- Relevant subspecialist MR experience
Desirable
- Core biopsy/fine needle aspiration
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
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).
