Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant General Radiologist - Head and Neck 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.
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Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Support Services
Imaging Service Group
GENERAL CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
With an interest in Head and Neck Radiology
Full time (10 Programmed activities)
Whipps Cross Hospital
Job Reference: 259-MED0642WXH
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Main duties of the job
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Leytonstone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Audit and teaching activities are encouraged by the Department. There is a successful radiology training programme at Barts Health with 35 registrars, some of whom rotate to Whipps Cross University Hospital as well as our own registrars who partake in this rotation.
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
The advertised post is for a full time Radiology Consultant with subspecialty interest in Head & Neck Radiology at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills, including emergency imaging, have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, plain film reporting and have a relevant subspecialty as above. Further subspecialty interests will be desirable & advantageous, as listed in the person specification table below. Note that this is a replacement post.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Leytonstone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Audit and teaching activities are encouraged by the Department. There is a successful radiology training programme at Barts Health with 35 registrars, some of whom rotate to Whipps Cross University Hospital as well as our own registrars who partake in this rotation.
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 equivalent
- 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 regional Head&Neck MDT, extensive FNA experience
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential criteria
- Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, eg. a formal MSK fellowship
Desirable criteria
- A 2nd subspeciality eg Neuroradiology
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
Training Expected / Management/Audit Experience:
Essential criteria
- Audit experience
Desirable criteria
- Recorded log of independently reported MRI (H&N, ENT) examinations
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
Research / Publications
Essential criteria
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable criteria
- Research grants
- Grant Application
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
- Self motivated, Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
- Evidence of continuing professional development
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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