Consultant Radiologist - Sub speciality in MSK

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London high cost area supplement

Staff benefits & training schemes

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Radiologist on a 10 PA part-time post to support the general radiology service across our sites, including CT, MRI and Ultrasound, with scope to develop an MSK subspecialty.

The successful candidate will join a team of consultant radiologists, contribute to the out-of-hours rota, and lead training and audit activities in collaboration with the Clinical Lead.

Qualifications

• Hold a medical qualification and GMC registration.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or within six months of obtaining CCT.
• FRCR or equivalent is required; MD or higher degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cover conventional radiology including Ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Provide on-call cover including evenings and weekends as required.
• Lead training and audit activities within the Radiology Department.

Skills

Clinical skills across modalities

On-call experience

Teaching experience

Team collaboration

Education

Medical qualification (GMC)

Specialist Register (GMC)

FRCR or equivalent

MD or higher degree

Job description

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
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Job overview
AAC Interview Date: 19th November PM
This is a part time 10 PA post required to cover Consultant vacancy and to meet the increasing demand for Imaging in the Trust. This post aims to support the general Radiology work across all out trust sites including CT, MRI and Ultrasound with candidates keen to develop an MSK subspecialty that compliments the skill mix of the department.
The successful applicant will join a team of Consultant Radiologists each of whom provides a general radiological service including Plain film reporting, Ultrasound, CT and MRI as well as having a subspecialty interest. The successful applicant will be expected to work cross site and join the out of hours rota to provide evening and weekend cover. Overnight services are externally outsourced.
Consultant Radiologist
Applications are warmly invited for the appointment to the position of Consultant Radiologist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We have 1 part time post ( 10 Programmed Activities ).
The successful radiologist will be fully competent to cover conventional radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and as well as on-call cover.
The appointee will be expected, in collaboration with the Clinical Lead in Radiology at the trust and other Radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high quality clinical services within the Radiology Department and to lead appropriate training and audit activity.
The Post holder will be required to take part in the out of hours extended working evening and weekends.
The department outsources overnight CT services.
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.
Core Duties

• To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
• To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
• To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
This proposed plan is for a 10 PA post with Direct Clinical care sessions including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, plain film reporting and a session for unpredictable on call. There will be a session supporting professional activities and the flexibility in the job plan will be discussed in detail on appointment.
Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan is an indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteria

• Hold a medical qualification or quaqualification registrered with the GMC.
• Entry onto the specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT.
• Appropriate higher medical qualification, i.e. FRCR or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical ExperienceEssential criteria

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise across all modalities
• Able to contribute to the full range of general radiological skills, participation in the on call rota

Desirable criteria

• Also experience in CT and MRI

Management & Admin ExpEssential criteria

• Audit/Research
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT
• Supervision of post graduate trainees
• Personal time management skills
• Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching ExperienceEssential criteria

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teachclinical skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates /post graduates
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Research ExperienceEssential criteria

• Ability to contribute to change management
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research

Desirable criteria

• Publications in peer review journals

Personal AttributesEssential criteria

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites

Our mission
to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.
There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Benefits

• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
• We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement.
• Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

Salary / Pay
For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
EEO / Diversity
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.