Locum Head and Neck Consultant Radiologist

Locum Head and Neck Consultant Radiologist St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service and providing support for multidisciplinary meetings. The post-holder will also support the running of service in our main department at St George's Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI. Experience in leading imaging in head and neck multidisciplinary meetings is essential. Experience in FNA US skills is desired. In addition, the post will contain general diagnostic adult sessions in CT and plain film reporting. The successful applicant would take part in general on-call and have participation in training and quality improvement activity would also be expected.

The post-holder will also participate in a full-time diagnostic on-call rota (approximately 1:15), alongside regular weekend working (with time off in-lieu).

It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the UK accommodating more than 1000 beds and employing 6000 members of staff, and is closely integrated to the St George's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London. We have an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and oncology. We provide an integrated mix of secondary care and specialist services to children of Wandsworth, Merton and South West London, Surrey and further afield. We have a comprehensive range of paediatric medical and surgical specialist services supported by PICU and NICU and are a joint treatment centre for oncology with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The Trust is a designated level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has been granted Foundation Trust status.

Job responsibilities

A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 9 PAs for direct clinical care and 1 supporting PAs. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting. On-call commitment is required. This post also includes teaching of undergraduates and radiology registrars in the department.

The diagnostic on-call is overseen by a single consultant with the support of a second consultant radiologist on weekends. Each week on call and weekend working is compensated by time in lieu during the week. The post-holder can expect up to approximately 5 weekends (on-call/second consultant) per year. The department is currently exploring how to address 7 day working. In the future, further sessional working in the evenings and at the weekend on a rotational basis may also be required.

Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St Georges, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Marys Roehampton may be needed. An indicative job plan is provided below.

Person Specification Qualifications and training

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with GMC
• CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)

Experience

• Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and outpatient plain radiograph examinations
• Reporting of MRI and CT examinations including general CT
• Performing and reporting of general ultrasounds examinations
• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
• Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
• Experience in Head and Neck MDT
• PET-CT reporting abilities

Skills

• Able to evaluate own radiological practice
• Independent in cross sectional reporting for head and neck studies
• Computer, PACS and VR software literate

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance

Other

• Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• Commitment to CPD and teaching
• An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
• Approachability
• Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching

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.