Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality uro-radiology service. Full support will be provided to develop subspecialty expertise and procedural skills.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be entirely based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, although collaborative working across the Trust will be supported.

The applicant should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology knowledge and have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Importantly the successful candidate should possess the range of skills, techniques and proficiency required to provide a high-quality uroradiology service including urointerventional procedures to our patients.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of extensive experience in diagnostic radiology as well as Uroradiology IR procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.

Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

Essential

• Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, e.g. a formal IR fellowship

Desirable

• A 2nd subspeciality, such as neurology or cardiac radiology.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting

Desirable

• Training in root cause analysis
• Participation in incident investigation
• Simulated patient safety training
• Published audits
• Radiation Protection experience

Training Expected

Essential

• Audit experience

Desirable

• Formal subspeciality record.
• Recorded log of independently

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Track record of recent QI projects

Desirable

• performed vascular & non-vascular procedures

Academic Achievements:

Essential

• Experience of research, presentations to learned societies

Desirable

• First author publications in refereed journals
• Higher degree

Research/Publications:

Essential

• Record of presentations at specialist societies

Desirable

• Research grants
• Grant applications

Personal Skills

Essential

• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Presentation Skills

Personal qualities and self management

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self Motivted

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).