Specialty Doctor in Radiology

Newham University Hospital (NUH), as part of Barts Health NHS Trust (BH), is a busy, 350-bed hospital that serves one of Britain's most diverse, fastest growing, and youngest populations. The Radiology department in Newham University Hospital (NU) is a modern and well equipped department with 4 digital general X-ray rooms (DR), 1 modern Fluoroscopy screening room, six ultrasound rooms, two state-of-the-art spectral CT scanner (the second CT scanner is being replaced by a new one now), two new state-of-the-art wide-bore MRI scanners (1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla), and a digital mammography equipped with tomosynthesis and a biopsy module. The department is fully digital and paperless since 2007.

The post holder will join a team composed of 14.3 WTE radiology consultants and 7 specialty doctors in Radiology.

Job Description

Job Title: Locum Specialty Doctor (12 months fixed term)

Grade: Medical & Dental

Reports To: Clinical Director

Accountable To: Medical Director

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PAs full time fixed term job for one year to cover vacancies and complement our specialty doctors' team. The post holder is expected to work basic 10 sessions (40 hours) a week, inclusive of any on-call (or night shift OOH) commitment if needed. The contract could be renewed upon agreement of both parties.

The On-call is first on-call on-site type - working with a consultant as a second on-call available remotely.

The appointee(s) are expected to report plain x-rays, perform/report various fluoroscopy exams and different types of ultrasound examinations independently (including abdo/pelv, transvaginal, DVT scans, soft tissue scans, etc). The appointee(s) are expected to be perfectly capable of reporting all types of CT scans (Emergency and ambulatory care) during the day and OOH. They are also expected to develop their skills in MR reporting as needed. Subspecialisation interest will be requested and encouraged.

The appointee(s) will be expected to get engaged in mandatory annual appraisal and CPD activities. They will contribute to governance and discrepancy meetings and should be able to demonstrate a background in good quality audits.

The appointee is expected to be willing and ready to teach the undergraduate medical students, student radiographers and ultrasonographers.

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 responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Medical qualification from a recognized University or Medical School & GMC registered or registerable soon.
• FRCR or equivalent degree in Radiology

Experience

• At least 3 years experience working in a radiology department.
• Experience of the UK National Health Service
• Must have basic interventional radiology skills, e.g. Drain insertions, pleural tapping, percutaneous biopsies.
• Carotid ultrasound experience
• Mammography experience
• Obstetric/Antenatal ultrasound skills with relevant accreditation

Training

• At least 3 years of training in a teaching hospital setting.
• Five years of training in a teaching hospital setting.

Knowledge

• A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
• A good grasp of current radiology literature

Teaching

• Ability to teach essential radiology to pre-graduate medical students, radiographers, and junior medical staff.
• Certification in Education

Participation in Clinical Governance

• Record of completed audit projects.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its applications in Medical Imaging

Personal Characteristics

• Team player.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Can work effectively even when under pressure.
• Previous leadership or managerial positions in the Radiology Department.

Communication Skills

• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and patients/their family
• Ability to communicate with languages other than English.

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.