Acute Trauma Radiology Consultant

St George's University Hospitals; Tooting; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly, cohesive team delivering a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service across plain radiography, CT, ultrasound and MRI.

The post includes general diagnostic adult CT/plain film sessions, on-call duties (~1 in 4) with weekend work and involvement in teaching and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists required.
• CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to provide comprehensive diagnostic radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure high-quality diagnostic radiology services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and teaching.
• Engage in training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Diagnostic radiology

CT/MRI reporting

Education

FRCR fellowship

CCT in Radiology or equivalent

Job description

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., 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.

In addition the post will contain general diagnostic adult sessions in CT and plain film reporting. The successful applicant would take part in general oncall 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.

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.