Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist with a sub-speciality interest in urological imaging. This post has arisen for maternity cover. It offers an excellent opportunity to join an established team of diagnostic Radiologists.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a tertiary referral centre for urology in both benign and malignant disease. This substantive 1.0 WTE consultant post has arisen out of a need to increase reporting capacity, specific procedural and MDT contributions. The successful candidate will have sub-speciality skills in urological imaging and will be expected to contribute to the delivery of a combination of urological and general radiology.
We were the first site in West London to set up the RAPID prostate same-day diagnostic pathway that saw a reduction in time to treatment from 40+ days to 10 days. The success of our pathway led to the roll-out of this service across London and the details of our programme were recently documented in the BJUI article and its companion video on the BJUI website.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the urological imaging service across the Trust's three main sites including ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MR reporting. Specifically, the post holder will be responsible for reporting RAPID prostate MR. The post holder may contribute to MDTs, and this commitment will be agreed following appointment.
In addition to subspecialist programmed activities, the successful candidates will be expected to contribute specific sessions to the general work of the department, including duty 'hot desk' reporting, general CT, MRI, US, and plain radiographs. Part of this will take the form of an extended day performing an acute cross-sectional reporting session.
Rapid access and the safe and efficient reporting of inpatient and emergency workload are key priorities, and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department, including plain film and CT reporting, which is delivered by a large consultant team across 7 days, and includes a daytime duty rota, scheduled but infrequent and flexible sessions at weekends, and also extended weekdays.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a contribution to training as well as to work with the divisional team to help manage the service effectively. There is a strong focus on training, and our radiology training scheme is highly regarded, with approximately 60 trainees currently in post, many in sub-specialty training.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working, and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job responsibilities
This is a 1.0 WTE post (10 Programmed Activities - PAs).
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and divisional director, on behalf of the Medical Director; this is not designed to be exhaustive. One evening list per week will be included and will be either a general ultrasound list or an acute scan reporting and checking list. One of the PAs will be on a Friday afternoon for all appointees.
In line with Trust policy, the job plan has 9.0 direct clinical care (DCC) PAs (clinically related activity) and 1.0 SPA for audit, clinical governance, appraisal, CPD, and revalidation.
Such activity will be agreed in the job planning process and will have agreed and measurable outcomes.
In addition, the post holder may be expected to contribute to subspecialty MDTs. These are weekly or monthly. Details to be decided following discussion, and taking into account the post holder's preferences and skills, and the requirements of the service.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner with a license to practice.
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register.
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (FRCR or equivalent).
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Training in body imaging specific to urological disease and the ability to report a variety of general radiology ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
- Ability to perform fluoroscopic procedures pertaining to urological conditions.
- Ability to lead the radiology provision for specialty MDTs.
- IT Skills and computer literacy.
LEADERSHIP/ MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Management of staff.
TEACHING & TRAINING
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.
AUDIT
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
LANGUAGE
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
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.
Depending on experience £99,532 to £131,964 per annum WTE.
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