Job Description

We are looking for a consultant radiologist for a fixed term, full time post for general radiologist .



The post will be based at the West Middlesex site. Depending on the needs of the department there will be scope for flexible working from the Chelsea & Westminster site for a limited number of sessions per week if needed.



The new appointee will participate in the diagnostic on call rota covering the WM site.



The proposed job plan will be subject to change to allow for any future extended 7-day service requirement and provision of services across the entire Trust.



The successful candidate will have access to secretarial/administrator support from the Imaging department administrative/PA team. They will also have access to dedicated working office space within the radiology department where they will be able to base themselves and be part of the wider radiology team.



The 12 month fixed term 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions.



The job plan will be based on a 5 day week. Sessions are mainly for supporting general workload of the department, dedicated to general CT/MRI and acute CT reporting .



The successful applicant will be expected to have experience reporting general and body CT/MRI including oncology imaging. Interest in any subspecialty can be accommodated as well as participation in some MDTs.



Interventional skills are desirable and there is scope for performing general procedures such as US/CT-guided biopsies or drainages.



The successful candidate is expected to have a starting date within 3 months of interview.



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.



The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Provide High Quality Care to Patients



The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice. Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.

Research, Teaching and Training



Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as agreed with the Service Lead. To contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups.



Act as a clinical supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead.



Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.



Ensure that your mandatory training is up to date as per Trust policy.



The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical developments. Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract. In addition consultants will be expected to undertake some non-clinical training and development at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.



Performance Management



To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance. Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively. Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.

Medical Staff Management and Accountability



Adhere to Trust / department guidelines on leave, including requesting and reporting absence, and professional and study leave, and to ensure that members of staff for whom you are responsible do the same. Participate in the recruitment and induction of junior medical staff as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead. Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. * Participate fully in regular departmental activities including department meetings and team building activities.