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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (3-6 months, with view to be given the opportunity to be made permanent via the AAC process in future)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
10 sessions per week
Job ref
293-Consultant-424
Employer
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Homerton Hospital
Town
Homerton
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/09/2026 23:59

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Locum Consultant Radiologist - sub-specialism in Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

 

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Job overview

General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Paediatric imaging.

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

  •  the provision of an exceptional service
  • undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
  • ·  contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
  • conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homerton’s business plans

Main duties of the job

1.  Clinical responsibilities

 

The main duties of the post will be as follows:

 

·      To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.

·      To provide an imaging advisory service for the hospital together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover

·      To  liaise  effectively  and  on  a  timely  basis  with General  Practitioners and  community  services.

·      To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.

·      To participate in the governance process.

·      To  take  part  in  continuing  medical  education activities

2.   Teaching and academic activity

3.    Research and development

4.    Management and clinical audit

5. Continuing professional development

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs.  Part time applications would be considered.

 

The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.

 Morning lists commence at 8.30 or 9am. Afternoon lists end at 5pm.

The on call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.

Please refer to the attached JD for more details.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • On GMC’s specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC’s specialist register by date of interview
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent

Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging.
  • Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings
Desirable criteria
  • Fellowship in paediatric imaging

Clinical skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
  • Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound
  • Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays.
  • Neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable criteria
  • Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR

Teaching & training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Peter Boavida
Job title
Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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