Consultant Radiologist (Basé à Woolwich)

We are currently recruiting Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly Radiology Team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). We are seeking General Consultant Radiologists and are happy to consider applications across all specialty interests including Paediatric, breast and chest, to help complement our team and grow our services. These posts will support routine clinical work and further develop the sub-specialty interests in the department. This is in addition to the capacity that has been created due to the two new Community Diagnostic Centres which have now become operational at Eltham and Queen Marys Sidcup. The successful candidates will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich or University Hospital, Lewisham, with rotation to the other Hospital sites as required.

The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, and will have timetabled commitments in these. We will be flexible in accommodating an area of specialist interest, and with the department covering the full spectrum of imaging services the opportunities are broad. The job plan enclosed is indicative but will be tailored differently depending on sub-specialty requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and expanding radiology department. We are currently driving improvements through major transformation programmes to improve patient flows, fulfil rising demand, and install rigorous service management. In addition to the CDC programme, we are building a dedicated SEL ENT surgical unit at Lewisham which will cater for ENT patients across South East London and we are expanding the Urology services at Lewisham. LGT is front and centre of the progress being made in Imaging in South East London and we work very closely with our network partners to drive improvements for the entire sector.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients.
• To contribute to the general radiology work of the Trust and assist in achieving all waiting time targets including 2 and 18 week waits.
• To complement the existing expertise within the department.
• To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.
• To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required.
• To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.
• To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave.
• To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings.

Medical Education & Teaching

• To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions.
• To provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and trainees in radiology, and radiographers in co-operation with other members of the Consultant staff.
• Participate in medical student, FY1 and FY2 teaching.
• Teaching and mentoring Specialist Registrars (Radiology).

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

• Active participation in audit and research projects; implementing findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
• To lead and/or participate in the Errors and Discrepancy meetings in Radiology.
• To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
• To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
• Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
• Comply with all Trust policies.
• To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Essential: MBBS or equivalent, FRCR or equivalent.
• Registration
• Essential: Full Registration with the GMC, to be on the Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology on the date of commencement in post or to be within 6 months of obtaining CCT, be on a UK training program at date of interview.
• Clinical Experience
• Essential: General radiology experience in PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy.
• Desirable: Working experience in the UK, Sub Specialist interest in Musculoskeletal/Uro radiology/GI/Chest/Gynae/head and neck/oncology imaging skills.
• Clinical Audit
• Essential: Understand the principles of audit.
• Desirable: Evidence of participation in audit projects.
• Teaching Experience
• Essential: Teaching ability and experience to all staff groups.
• Desirable: Contribute to medical student and other teaching.
• Management and Administrative Experience
• Essential: General IT skills and managerial skills to support Radiological work, ability to work in and build teams for effective clinical management, awareness of importance of participation in all aspects of clinical governance.
• Other Attributes
• Essential: Patient focused, team player, flexible.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.