Locum Consultant Radiologist

Job overview

This is a locum post for a period of up to one year providing maternity leave cover for one consultant. The appointee will join the on-call rota for general paediatric radiology at GOSH, which is currently 1:10 frequency.

Main duties of the job

The expected overall job plan is for 9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.

The position will involve general paediatric radiology sessions at Great Ormond Street including reporting (plain film, CT, MRI and external imaging), ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MDT attendance and supervision of complex CT and MRI examinations

There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions (see Appendix 1 for specimen job plan).

The appointee is required to participate in a non-resident on call rota (currently 1:10) with the other general radiologists. On call covers general radiology emergencies only, with separate on call cover provided by interventional radiology and neuroradiology. (DCC) is included in the job plan for time dealing with emergencies on call. First on call will be provided by an off-site SpR / Trust Fellow.

The appointee will be expected to support education and training within the department working alongside the training programme director, Dr Marina Easty.

List of MDT meetings that Radiology support.

Radiologists at GOSH join a wide range of multidisciplinary teams. MDTs are conducted as a combination of teleconferences using MS Teams, and hybrid meetings. The radiology conference room has been recently upgraded to provide state of the art hybrid meeting facilities.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration or evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration.
• MBBS or Equivalent
• On specialist register for Radiology (CCT or equivalent), or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Accredited to and Fellow of The Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Management qualification
• Research/ Publications in paediatric radiology

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience in paediatric radiology
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Completion of at least 1 year of subspecialty training in paediatric radiology

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
• Basic computer skills

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills