Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist post
Job overview
This is a substantive full-time Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist post based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post holder will work at one or two of three main hospitals in the Trust; St Mary’s, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, and/or one of two Community Diagnostic Centres in Wembley and Willesden.The job has been created due to expansion of the service. The appointment offers an opportunity to join an established team consisting of four substantive Head and Neck Radiologists, with sessional support from other members of the radiology/ neuroradiology team.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a large Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck, Thyroid, Skull Base and Ophthalmology centre with multiple subspecialist clinicians. This is a large, expanding Radiology Department with over 100 Consultant Radiologists.
The department has close ties with Imperial College London which offers a wealth of research and teaching opportunities, and has recently been awarded a £1bn Kings Fund for the development of AI in healthcare.
As well as carrying out all aspects of head and neck imaging, the successful candidate would contribute to the general work in the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in Head and Neck Radiology, and will have experience in H&N ultrasound, including fine needle aspiration and biopsy procedures, and all aspects of H&N cross-sectional imaging and plain film reporting.An interest in salivary intervention and /or trauma imaging would be encouraged and accommodated. The post-holder will contribute to several benign and cancer MDTs.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a Major Trauma Centre. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department which includes the provision of 7-day consultant led reporting service. The Trust provides consultant level support for inpatient and acute imaging between 5-8pm which will be included on one weekday evening on a rotational basis as part of the candidate’s job plan.The candidate will also be expected to join the consultant roster on a weekend report checking service equating to 2-3 days / year of 9hrs on each day, which will be remunerated via TOIL (time off in lieu) or sessional pay.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology or be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply, as are applicants interested in job-sharing.
Working for our organisation
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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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a 10PA post (8 DCC & 2 SPA ) based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post holder will work at one or two of three main hospitals in the Trust; St Mary’s, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, and/or one of two Community Diagnostic Centres in Wembley and Willesdon.
The postholder will undertake all aspects of Head and Neck cross-sectional imaging and plain film reporting. They will be expected to perform Head and Neck ultrasound, including fine needle aspiration and biopsy procedures. An interest in salivary intervention and /or trauma imaging would be encouraged and accommodated.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department which includes the provision of 7-day consultant led reporting – through scheduled but flexible weekend sessions – and the provision of an extended 5-day consultant reporting service.
During the 2 allocated SPAs, the postholder will be expected to participate in the management, training and research activities of the department. There is a large radiology registrar intake with a structured training programme which the postholder would be expected to contribute to.The postholder will also help with the training of sonographers in specialist head and neck ultrasound.
The department supports flexible working arrangements including working from home for one DCC and one SPA subject to job planning discussions. Job plans are reviewed every year in line with Trust guidance.
Person specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria- On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential criteria- Formal subspecialty training in head and neck imaging and ability to report a variety of head and neck and general radiology ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- Able to carry out image-guided procedures of the head and neck
- Be comfortable reporting general and trauma cross sectional radiology.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES
Essential criteria- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential criteria- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential criteria- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential criteria- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
LANGUAGE
Essential criteria- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements