ConsultantRadiologyPermanent

Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tooting

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Applications are invited for a Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist to join a friendly team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department with a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service at St George's Hospital.

The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would primarily consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology Head and Neck service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.

Leading Head and Neck cancer and noncancer MDT's is essential for both adults and children. Experience in thyroid, skull base, maxillofacial and vestibulocochlear pathology is expected as part of the role, alongside delivering exceptional care within the wider diagnostic imaging team.

Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The post-holder will also participate in a full-time diagnostic on-call rota (approximately 1:15), alongside regular weekend working (with time off in-lieu).

It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the UK accommodating more than 1000 beds and employing 6000 members of staff, and is closely integrated to the St George's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London. We have an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and oncology. We provide an integrated mix of secondary care and specialist services to children of Wandsworth, Merton and South West London, Surrey and further afield. We have a comprehensive range of paediatric medical and surgical specialist services supported by PICU and NICU and are a joint treatment centre for oncology with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The Trust is a designated level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has been granted Foundation Trust status.

Person specification

Essential

Medical Degree
Full registration with GMC
CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations
Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
Experience in trauma imaging and reporting.
Head and Neck cancer and noncaner MDT experience
Able to evaluate own radiological practice
Independent in cross sectional reporting for head and neck studies
Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
Effective communication skills
Commitment to CPD and teaching
Enthusiasm
An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
Approachability

Desirable

Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
Reporting of speciality Head and Neck cancer and non cancer for CT and MR
Experience of FNA clinic one stop model working.
Computer, PACS and VR software literate
Independent in speciality MSK US, PRP injections, chest wall experience.
Experience of Head and Neck speciality investigation and reporting in both adults and children.
Experience of vestibulocochlear and base of skull speciality investigation and reporting.
Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching