The advertised post is for a locum consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at Barts Health NHS Trust which will be a 12 month fixed-term post to support the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) for Northeast London which is a CDC exemplar supporting Research, Education and Training for the radiographic Team.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our existing team of 19 neuroradiologists to help develop the service and to support the active training programme. The post will be based at both The Royal London Hospital and St. Bartholomew's Hospital with one day a week from Mile End Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should have completed subspecialist training in diagnostic neuroradiology. The successful candidate will join the team of 19 neuroradiologists (including 5 neuro interventional radiologists and 6 head and neck radiologists) currently providing a comprehensive neuroimaging service to the Trust. There is a regional neurosciences Unit, regional head & neck Unit, level 1 Trauma Unit and Hyperacute Stroke Unit all located at the RLH site and Oncology /Cyberknife radiosurgery is located at Barts.
The successful candidate will undertake all aspects of diagnostic neuroradiology. Subspecialist interests in Neuro oncology would be desirable. They will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. They will need to agree levels of activity and throughout with the Imaging Clinical Director and General Manager. These activity levels will be aligned to the capacity and demand of the department.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent
* FRCR or equivalent
* CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Desirable
* MRCP/MRCS
Knowledge Clinical expertise in Specialty /Subspecialty
Essential
* Extensive experience in diagnostic Neuroradiology
* Completion of higher specialist training in neuroradiology
Desirable
* Neuro oncology interest
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
* Training in root cause analysis
* Participation in incident investigation
* Simulated patient safety training
Training Expected/Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
* Audit experience
Academic Achievements
Essential
* Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
Desirable
* Higher degree
Research/Publications
Essential
* Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
* First author publications in refereed journals
* Research grants
* Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
* Presentation skills
* Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
* Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
* Portfolio of teaching material as educational supervisor
Personal qualities and self-management
Essential
* Self motivated
* Ability to work under pressure
* Able to work as part of a team
* Reliable work record
* Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
* Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
* Evidence of continuing professional development
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