Job Summary
We are seeking to appoint Locum 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, to help complement our team and grow our services. These are new posts which will support acute clinical work and further develop the sub-specialty interests in the department as well as provide additional routine reporting capacity to our already established radiology workforce as we prepare for the activity that will be created when the two South East London Community Diagnostic Centres, hosted by LGT, become operational in March 2025.
These posts are planned to be for 1 year to allow time for a substantive recruitment process to be completed.
Main Duties of the Job
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.
About Us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
Job Responsibilities
* Clinical Responsibilities
* To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, 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 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 on a UK training program at date of interview.
* 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.
Clinical Experience Essential
* General radiology experience in PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy.
Desirable
* Working experience in the UK and either/or Cancer Imaging Nuclear Medicine.
* Musculoskeletal imaging skills.
* General non vascular intervention.
Clinical Audit Essential
* Understand the principles of audit Experience required.
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in audit projects.
* Support departmental audit.
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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: LGT sites, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH
Employer's website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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