Locum Consultant in Radiology

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London seeks a Locum Consultant Radiologist to join a cohesive team. This role involves providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service for a 12-month term. Candidates should demonstrate excellent skills in various radiology techniques and possess a GMC registration. Teaching and mentoring opportunities are encouraged, making this a dynamic and engaging position in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GMC registered with license to practice.
• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology.
• A subspecialty interest is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service.
• Participate in research and teaching activities.
• Work in a busy department with a focus on mentoring.

Skills

Excellent general radiology skills

US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy, MRI

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach to work

Education

MB BS or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

MRCP/MRCS

Job description

Clinical Support ServicesImaging Service Group12month FTA Consultant Radiologist10 PA's

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service for a fixed term of 12 months to cover an impending maternity leave & to help address current department shortages

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts in Britain as well as being the home of London's Air Ambulance Service. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University

Main duties of the job

This post is for a general Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust. A subspecialty interest is encouraged. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest , eg musculoskeletal & trauma radiology. Applicants should be GMC registered, with license to practise . There will be an on-call commitment - currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm - 8:30am outsourced).

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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 responsibilities

This post is for a general Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust. A subspecialty interest is encouraged. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest , eg musculoskeletal & trauma radiology. Applicants should be GMC registered, with license to practise . There will be an on-call commitment currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm 8:30am outsourced).

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

• GMC registered
• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• MRCP/MRCS

Knowledge / Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
• A subspecialty interest is desirable

Clinical Governance

• Knowledge of NHS complaints system
• Record of incident and near miss reporting
• Training in root cause analysis
• Participation in incident investigation
• Simulated patient safety training

Training Expected / Management/Audit Experience:

Academic Achievements / Research/Publications

• Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
• Record of presentations at specialist societies
• First author publications in refereed journals
• Rearsg grants / Grant applications

Personal Skills

• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas

Personal qualities and self management

• Ability to work under pressure
• Self Motivated
• Able to work as part of a team
• 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.