Locum Consultant Radiologist with interest in general/breast radiology

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 consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service, including CT, ultrasound and MRI. In addition to specialist lists, the post will contain general diagnostic sessions in MR, CT, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Participation in training and quality improvement activity would also be expected.

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.

A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 9 PAs for direct clinical care and 1 supporting PA. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting. On-call commitment is not required but can be discussed with the Care Group Lead. This post also includes teaching of undergraduates and radiology registrars in the department.

The diagnostic on-call is overseen by a single consultant with the support of a second consultant radiologist on weekends. Each week on call and weekend working is compensated by time in lieu during the week. The post-holder can expect up to approximately 5 weekends (on-call/second consultant) per year. The department is currently exploring how to address 7 day working. In the future, further sessional working in the evenings and at the weekend on a rotational basis may also be required.

This is a fixed term contract. Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St George's, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Mary's Roehampton may be needed.

There is a monthly departmental consultant only meeting which alternates between Mondays and Tuesdays at 1pm. A Radiology Care Group Meeting held on the third Monday of the month. The management team meetings consists of all consultants, the Superintendent radiographer, General Managers, the PACs manager, clerical manager, nursing sister and SpR representative with superintendent radiographers also attending the Care Group meetings. This is an opportunity for information to be disseminated and for all views to be taken account of. It is a significant factor in the smooth running of the Department, which operates on a system of discussion and agreement. The Clinical Lead is elected by the Department for a three-year term renewable for a second term. The current Care Group Lead is Dr Rhianydd Williams who took up this post in January 2024. Each modality has a Lead Radiologist who works together with the Superintendent Radiographer to help manage the day-to-day service.

Although very busy there is excellent team working within the department and patient satisfaction on a recent survey was very high. There are regular multi-disciplinary meetings and audit meetings within the department.

Shared office space and secretarial support will be provided.

The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service. The post-holder will help support the running of service at our community diagnostic hub at Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton and in our main department at St Georges Hospital.

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with GMC
• CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)

Experience
Essential

• Reporting A& E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations.
• Reporting of MRI and CT examinations including general CT
• Performing and reporting of general ultrasounds examinations and basic ultrasound interventional procedures including MSK interventions
• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility

Desirable

• Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
• Experience in trauma imaging and MDTs

Skills
Essential

• Basic biopsy and drainage procedures
• Able to evaluate own radiological practice

Desirable

• Experience in musculoskeletal intervention under CT and fluoroscopic guidance
• Computer, PACS and VR software literate

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance

Other
Essential

• 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

• Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching