Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint Locum Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly Radiology Team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). We are seeking Breast radiologist, Head and neck radiologist, and Musculoskeletal radiologist with ultrasound intervention, fluoroscopy and general radiology sessions 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.
Main duties of the jobJob PlanThis proposed plan is for a 10 PA post. Flexibility in the job plan is available for those wishing to work less than full time or any applicants who wish to work across organisations.
DutyProgrammed ActivitiesUltrasound intervention, CT, MRI
5 Direct Clinical Care
Sub-specialty Interest
3 Direct Clinical Care
Administration/Teaching/Research/Audit
1 Supporting Professional Activities
7 Day working/On call duties
1 Direct Clinical Care
The job plan will be reviewed annually and may be negotiated to meet service needs.
*The job plan will include plain film, Ultrasound, CT, MR, duty radiologist sessions and a session in lieu of 1 in 8 on call. This frequency is expected to reduce as we appoint new radiologists.
You will be provided with admin support and both office space and work station for reporting. A home reporting workstation will be provided and there is the ability to work an agreed number of sessions from home when on site staffing allows.
On Call Commitment:On-call is on a pro-rata basis with all the other consultants in-post for all radiology cases, which includes adult and general paediatric imaging. Currently the successful candidate will join the on call which is a 1 in 8 rota. This frequency is expected to reduce as we appoint additional radiologists.
About usPlease refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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 responsibilitiesResponsibilities of the posta.
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 contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.
- 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.
b.
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)
c.
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. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS of equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Clinical experienceEssential- Musculoskeletal with ultrasound/Interventional skills
- Breast radiology experience
- Head and neck with Ultrasound/Interventional skills
- Paediatric with ultrasound/Interventional skills
- GI GU with fluoroscopy, ultrasound interventional skills
- PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy.
Desirable- Working experience in the UK and either /or
- Nuclear Medicine skills
- Musculoskeletal imaging skills
- General non vascular intervention
RegistrationEssential- Full Registration with the GMC
- NHS experience
- Preparing towards CESR
- CESR/on Specialist Register
Clinical AuditEssential- Understand the principles of audit
- Experience required
Desirable- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Support departmental audit
Teaching ExperienceEssential- Teaching ability and experience to all staff groups
Desirable- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Support departmental audit
Management and Administrative ExperienceEssential- 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 AttributesEssential- Patient focused
- Team player
- Flexible
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.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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
