About this role
Job summary
General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Paediatric imaging.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
the provision of an exceptional service undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homerton's business plans
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical responsibilities
The main duties of the post will be as follows:
To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
To provide an imaging advisory service for the hospital together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community services.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
To participate in the governance process.
To take part in continuing medical education activities
2. Teaching and academic activity
3. Research and development
4. Management and clinical audit
5. Continuing professional development
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.
Morning lists commence at 8.30 or 9am. Afternoon lists end at 5pm.
The on call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.
Please refer to the attached JD for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality Essential
Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging. Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings
Desirable
Fellowship in paediatric imaging
Clinical skills Essential
Able to report a range of CT imaging independently. Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays. Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable
Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR
Teaching & training Essential
Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Hospital
Homerton
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)