Locum Consultant Radiologists (Paediatric Radiology)Main area Radiology Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (on-call) Job ref 213-MED-DH-6803779
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Denmark Hill Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum Excluding London Zone Allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 29/11/2024 23:59
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.
Job overviewWe are looking for a motivated, skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated paediatric radiology team at King's College Hospital NHS Trust. The post is a 12 month full time (10 PA) or part time (negotiable) locum diagnostic Paediatric radiology post with a possibility to becoming a substantive post in the future.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the team of four paediatric radiologists, with responsibility of care for patients under their charge and helping to deliver a high quality regional paediatric service.
The post requires the provision of general diagnostic work for paediatric conditions from all modalities including plain film, CT and MRI scans as well as independently undertaking ultrasound and fluoroscopic lists.
They would work together with Clinical colleagues both with delivery of MDM's and case discussion to enhance performance and improve clinical outcomes by delivering an evidence-based service.
There would be an expectation to participate in Teaching and Commitment to the training and supervision of Specialist Registrars. The importance of maintaining individual and team competencies to ensure patient safety by attending mandatory training and understand the role and importance of taking part in Audit, Clinical governance and REAL Meetings should be understood. There is also opportunity for continuing professional development and the involvement in research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTogether with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis.Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group's management team.Contribute to the Care Group's research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Group's Business Plan.Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty.Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained.Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies.Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.King's is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.Person specificationQualificationsRegisterable medical qualification, Full FRCR or equivalent, Full Registration with GMCOther higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)CCTTraining and ExperienceWide experience all aspects of radiology in the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalentExperience in day-to-day organisation of Radiology services in a busy Teaching HospitalFamiliar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesManagement and LeadershipAble to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teamsManagement course and/or qualificationAudit and Quality ImprovementThorough understanding of principles of medical auditMust have undertaken and completed audit projectsAudit PublicationsResearch and PublicationsExperience of supporting clinical researchRelevant research experience in one or more aspects of RadiologyPublication of relevant review articles or case reportsTeachingExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparationTeaching skills course/qualificationIMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with youIf you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communicationsTo enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advertPlease provide email addresses for referees where possiblePlease review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policyAll staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly
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