Locum Consultant in Radiology

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Job summary

Locum Consultant in Radiology

This post is for a Locum Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust with a sub-speciality interest in Oncology, GI, GU, IR, MSK, paediatrics or cardiothoracic imaging. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our existing team of radiologists to help deliver the service and to support the active training programme. The post will be primarily based at Newham University Hospital.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent up-to-date general radiology skills, as well as having a sub-speciality training and experience. They should be a team player, will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver compassionate and efficient patient care in a timely manner. They will need to agree levels of activity and throughput with the Imaging Clinical Director and Clinical Leads. These activity levels will be aligned to the increasing activity and demand of the radiology department.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with more than 35 radiology registrars in the trust.

Main duties of the job

To support, develop and enhance the general and specialised imaging service at Barts Health NHS Trust.

To contribute to the high-quality consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at Newham University Hospital.

Participate in the on-call service.

To support other imaging developments within the Trust and within North East London (NEL) Imaging Board.

To provide evidence-based care for all patients.

To always adhere to appropriate clinical and quality standards.

To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with hospital colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and relevant healthcare agencies.

To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

To participate in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the Clinical Director and the General Manager.

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

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent.
• Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of acquiring the CCT
• On CESR/ portfolio pathway

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
• Experience in quality improvement
• Experience of management of clinical governance within an NHS setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in Managing MDT activities

Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• PreTeaching for undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology skills
• Good general and special ultrasound skills

Others

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in audit and research
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable work records.
• Flexible approach to work and problem-solving attitude

Desirable

• Higher degree in Medicine or allied medical disciplines
• First author publications in peer reviewed journals
• Research grants

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent.
• Possession of CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of acquiring the CCT
• On CESR/ portfolio pathway

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
• Experience in quality improvement
• Experience of management of clinical governance within an NHS setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in Managing MDT activities

Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• PreTeaching for undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology skills
• Good general and special ultrasound skills

Others

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in audit and research
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable work records.
• Flexible approach to work and problem-solving attitude

Desirable

• Higher degree in Medicine or allied medical disciplines
• First author publications in peer reviewed journals
• Research grants

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.
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.
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

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