Consultant Radiologists with an interest in GI radiology
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Gastro Intestinal (GI) Radiology
Applicants are invited to apply for the Consultant Radiologist post with a specialised interest in Gastro Intestinal Radiology.
The Imaging Department is currently based at two sites, Ashford Hospital and St Peters Hospital Chertsey. The modalities include general radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and intervention. The MRI service is currently provided by Alliance Medical.
The successful applicant will join a team of nineteen friendly and enthusiastic general radiologists and will have a close working relationship with the Consultant Colorectal Surgeons and specialist nurses.
There is a large lower GI rectal team and a dedicated inflammatory bowel team in the Trust as well as a joint upper GI link with Royal Surrey County Hospital and Frimley Health. There are various MDTs in the Trust which the applicant would attend such as the benign GI, colorectal, and IBD.
The opportunity to report from home has been implemented, allowing more flexibility in job plans and aiding work-life balance.
Applicants are required to be fully registered and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register, or be eligible for admission to the Register within six months from the date of interview for the post.
For further information on these posts, please contact Dr. Alex Chapman, Clinical Director on 01932 722791 or Alanna Marvin, Associate Director of Imaging on 01932 722793.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department.
* Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high-quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
* Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
* Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis.
* Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
* Engage with medical, nursing, management, and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
* Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists, and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey, and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits, and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Please see JD attached
* Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department.
* Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high-quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
* Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
* The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
* Be expected to share equally in the workload of the department.
* A special interest in GI radiology is expected, but there will be the opportunity to pursue and develop further areas of special interest in line with departmental and Trust strategy.
* Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis. The frequency may be reviewed at a later date.
* Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
* Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
* Engage with medical, nursing, management, and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
* Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit, and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department.
* Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification.
* Support recruitment, appraisal, development, and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.
LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
* The Trust encourages and supports consultants with a special interest to develop their interest, where it meets department objectives, and can be audited and reviewed, and provide learning opportunities for other staff.
* Participate in clinical audit activities of the department and hospitals, ensuring record-keeping is effective.
* Undertake research and develop special interests within the limits of clinical and service workload.
* Undertake continuing medical education internally and externally with study leave entitlement as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
* FRCR or equivalent.
* GI Fellowship.
Experience
* Providing direct clinical care.
* Active participation in clinical audit.
* Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
* Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in GI procedures.
* Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience in pelvic floor imaging (proctography).
Skills
* Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
* Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: -Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. -Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment, and support are not compromised. -A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence -Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues.
* Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress.
* Competent in the use of IT/computer systems.
* Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience.
* Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level.
Teaching
* Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
* Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification.
Knowledge
* NHS Constitution.
* Trust vision, values, strategic objectives, and key work programmes.
* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership and Management
* Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities.
* Ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital-acquired infections).
* Flexible, pragmatic, and a problem-solving approach.
Research
* Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians.
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
* Publication in peer-reviewed journals.
* Willingness to continue to participate in research.
Other
* Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust.
* Ability to travel between Trust sites.
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.
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£93,666 to £126,281 a year Plus HCAS payment
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