About this role
Job summary
The advertised post is for a consultant diagnostic neuroradiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust following a general increase in workload and as a result of the successful introduction of the 24/7 thrombectomy service in 2021. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our existing team of 18 neuroradiologists to help develop the service and to support the active training program. The post will be based at both The Royal London Hospital and St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
The successful applicant should have completed subspecialist training in diagnostic neuroradiology. The successful candidate will join the team of 18 neuroradiologists (including 6 neuro interventional radiologists and 4 head and neck radiologists) currently providing a comprehensive neuroimaging service to the Trust. There is a regional neurosciences Unit, regional head & neck Unit, level 1 Trauma Unit and Hyperacute Stroke Unit all located at the RLH site and Oncology /Cyberknife radiosurgery is located at Barts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake all aspects of diagnostic neuroradiology. They will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. They will need to agree levels of activity and throughout with the Imaging Clinical Director and General Manager. These activity levels will be aligned to the capacity and demand of the department.
Barts Health NHS Trust has a Regional Oncology Centre, a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and is a Level 1 Trauma Unit (one of 4 in London). The Royal London Hospital is one of four major trauma centers in London. The 727-bed Royal London Hospital is one of the UKs largest and most advanced healthcare facilities. Barts Health was established in 2012 following the merger of three former organisations. It incorporates 5 hospitals in East London and the City: Whipps Cross, Newham, The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, and Mile End together with community health services for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In 2016 the Trust opened the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The Gateway Surgical Centre was recently opened at Newham hospital providing care for cold orthopedics.
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 description Job responsibilities
To adhere to Trust policy and infection control principles and standards to minimise patient risk and ensure high quality patient care.
Undertake appropriate training and practice to ensure you (and your teams) have the right skills and are competent.
Are responsible for keeping the environment clutter free, clean, and raising issues of concern in the interest of staff and patient safety.
Ensure high cleaning standards to prevent infection and increase patient's confidence.
Work together and with others to design the BLT IPC Service in line with national guidance.
With others, support and develop good IPC practices consistent with national guidance and the Trust's Pathfinder Strategy
Advise and support the Director of Infection Control and Prevention (DIPC), Deputy DIPC and infection control team in achieving their objectives and fulfilling their responsibilities.
Advise and support Infection Control Leads
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications: Essential
CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register MB BS or equivalent FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
MRCP/MRCS
Knowledge Essential
Extensive experience in diagnostic Neuroradiology Completion of higher specialist training in neuroradiology
Clinical Governance: Essential
Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation Simulated patient safety training
Management/Audit Experience Essential
Audit experience
Academic Achievements Essential
Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
Desirable
Higher degree
Research/Publications Essential
Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
First author publications in refereed journals Research grants Grant applications
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 Royal London
Whitechapel road
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)