Consultant Radiologist Chest and Cardiac
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Job Summary
This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the position is based at Watford General Hospital but there will be a requirement to work at across other sites of Hemel and St Albans Hospital. Post is 8PA with flexible working supported.
The position would involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments will involve a 1 in 20 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.
Main duties of the job
* Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2/3) Imaging as well as interventional lung procedures (ultrasound and CT guided)
* Knowledge of NHS complaints system
* Record of incident and near miss reporting
* Presentation skills
* Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
* Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
* Audit experience
* Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
About Us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Major redevelopment works have started with completion of a new multi-storey car park with a plan to modernise the main acute hospital site at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new, depending on which proposal is taken forward.
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at WHTH.
* To support other imaging development within WHTH.
* To contribute to R&D in radiology and other linked medical specialities.
* To provide evidence-based care for all patients.
* To have adhered to at all times appropriate clinical and quality standards.
* To liaise effectively, and on a timely basis, with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
* To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
* To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.
Person Specification
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent FRCR or equivalent CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
* MRCP/FRCS
* Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2) Imaging. Ability to perform complex body CT and MRI
* Can perform US and CT guided lung procedures/biopsies
Desirable
* MRCP/FRCS
* Cardiac Imaging Level 3 accredited
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.
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