Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant General Radiologist - Interventional Radiology
YM72
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.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Support Services
Imaging Service Group
CONSULTANT GENERAL RADIOLOGIST
With an interest in Interventional Radiology
Full time (10 Programmed activities)
We are looking for a substantive 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 including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a substantive 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 including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. 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 as above. Applicants must be GMC registered, with CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) . There will be an on-call commitment – currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm – 8:30am outsourced). Note this will be in general radiology.
Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.
Working for our organisation
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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a substantive 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 including a rostered night-time on-call service to address current department shortages.
This post is for a General Consultant Radiologist with particular subspeciality interest in Interventional Radiology, at Barts Health NHS Trust. A further subspecialty interest such as in Gynaecological or cardiac radiology, is encouraged & advantageous, as described within the person specification. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital though cross-site working can be arranged.
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 Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.
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 as above. Applicants must be GMC registered, with CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) . There will be an on-call commitment – currently 1:16 (with scans performed between 8:30pm – 8:30am outsourced). Note this will be in general radiology.
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 / Higher Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent2
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Essential criteria
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
Desirable criteria
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal IR fellowship.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable criteria
- Training in root cause analysis
- Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
- Published audits
- Radiation Protection experience
Training Expected
Essential criteria
- Audit experience
Desirable criteria
- Formal subspeciality record
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential criteria
- Track record of recent QI projects
Desirable criteria
- Recorded log of independently performed vascular & non-vascular procedures
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable criteria
- First author publications in refereed journals
Research Publications
Essential criteria
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable criteria
- Research grants
- Grants Applications
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Personal qualities and self management
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure / Able to work as part of a team
- Self Motivated
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Kai Lee Tan
- Job title
- Clinical Director - Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the post, please contact:
Dr Kai Lee Tan
Clinical Director, Imaging – Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Leytonstone EN11 1NR
02085395522 (contact via switchboard)
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