About this role
Job summary
The advertised post is for a full-time fixed term Consultant Radiologist with a sub-speciality interest in Breast Imaging at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust for 12 months to cover colleague's 1 year sabbatical leave.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be based at Newham University Hospital. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging and have extensive experience in cross sectional imaging, ultrasound and plain film reporting. The successful applicant will join our dedicated team of 16 consultants and 7 specialty radiologists who currently support general imaging services at Newham University Hospital (NUH).
Main duties of the job
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Leadership, development, and organisation of the services in their charge in line with the Trust's business plans. Liaison and communication with Imaging leadership team.
Active participation in quality improvement and audit programmes. Audit and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the department, and indeed by NUH and the whole of Barts Health.
Provision of teaching and training for staffwithin the department and the wider imaging network.
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
To support, develop and enhance the general and specialised imaging services at Barts Health NHS Trust.
To contribute to the high-quality consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at Newham University Hospital
Participate in the consultant on-call service at NUH.
To support other imaging developments within the Trust and within Northeast 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology. The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent
Desirable
MRCP/MRCS
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of management of clinical governance within an NHS setting. Completion of higher specialist training in Breast Imaging Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology Audit experience
Desirable
Previous experience in Managing MDT activities
Skills Essential
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Presentation skills Teaching for undergraduates and postgraduates Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas Up to date knowledge and experience in Breast and Gynecological (pelvic) Imaging
Desirable
Good interventional and ultrasound skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Newham University Hospital
Glen road
London
E13 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)