Locum Consultant in Onco-Radiology

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Locum Consultant Onco-Radiologist to join the Imaging Service at Barts Health NHS Trust to provide maternity leave cover.

This role offers the opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest and most innovative teaching hospital trusts, supporting a renowned oncology service across The Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital, and associated Community Diagnostic Centres.

You will become part of a highly specialised team of over 80 consultant radiologists and a dedicated oncology imaging group supporting a comprehensive cancer service that includes:

• Uro-oncology
• Gynaecological oncology
• Breast cancer
• Haematological malignancies
• Thoracic oncology
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Head and neck cancers
• Melanoma service

Informal Enquiries

Informal discussions and site visits are welcomed.

Dr Ayshea Hameeduddin Clinical Lead for GU Imaging [email protected]

Dr Anu Balan Clinical Director for Imaging [email protected]

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Main duties of the job

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Helping in development and organisation of the services in his / her charge in line with the Trusts' business plans. Liaison and communication with the Divisional Manager and Clinical Director for Imaging at Barts Health NHS Trust will be expected.

Development of their own interests and specialties within the Imaging service, including active participation in audit programs.

Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

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

To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new MRI and CT scanners at the CDC

To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.

To contribute to the specialist MDTs on a rota with subspecialist colleagues.

To join the general on-call service 1 in 20 from home with SPR cover on site.

To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards.

To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners community services, and all healthcare agencies.

To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical and academic group director and Divisional Manager.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To help with the reporting of cross-sectional images performed on the new MRI and CT scanners at the CDC

To contribute to the high-quality Consultant-led diagnostic imaging service at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals.

To contribute to the specialist MDTs on a rota with subspecialist colleagues.

To join the general on-call service 1 in 20 from home with SPR cover on site.

To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards.

To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners community services, and all healthcare agencies.

To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical and academic group director and Divisional Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
• ILS training to be provided locally.

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience
• in Cross sectional Imaging including a specialist interest in uro oncology or gynae oncology

Desirable

• Fellowship in Gynae oncology radiology

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

Training Expected:

Essential

• Audit experience

Academic Achievements:

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
Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
• ILS training to be provided locally.

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience
• in Cross sectional Imaging including a specialist interest in uro oncology or gynae oncology

Desirable

• Fellowship in Gynae oncology radiology

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

Training Expected:

Essential

• Audit experience

Academic Achievements:

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

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