Consultant Radiologist inWoolwich inWoolwich PUBLISHED TUE 12 NOV 2024

We are currently recruiting Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly Radiology Team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust ( LGT) . We are seeking General Consultant Radiologists and are happy to consider applications across all specialty interests, to help complement our team and grow our services. These are new posts which will support acute clinical work and further develop the sub-specialty interests in the department as well as provide additional routine reporting capacity to our already established radiology workforce as we prepare for the activity that will be created when the two South East London Community Diagnostic Centres, hosted by LGT, become operational in March 2025.

The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, and will have timetabled commitments in these. We will be flexible in accommodating an area of specialist interest, and with the department covering the full spectrum of imaging services the opportunities are broad. The job plan enclosed is indicative but will be tailored differently depending on sub-specialty requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and expanding radiology department. We are currently driving improvements through major transformation programmes to improve patient flows, fulfil rising demand, and install rigorous service management.

In addition to the CDC programme, we are building a dedicated SEL ENT surgical unit at Lewisham which will cater for ENT patients across South East London and we are expanding the Urology services at Lewisham. LGT is front and centre of the progress being made in Imaging in South East London and we work very closely with our network partners to drive improvements for the entire sector.

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Responsibilities of the post

a.Clinical Responsibilities

1.To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.

2.To contribute to the general radiology work of the Trust and assist in achieving all waiting time targets including 2 and 18 week waits

3.To complement the existing expertise within the department

4.To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

5.To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required

6.To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.

7.To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave.

8.To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings.

b.Medical Education & Teaching

1. To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions.
2. To provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and trainees in radiology, and radiographers in co-operation with other members of the Consultant staff.
3. Participate in medical student, FY1 and FY2 teaching
4. Teaching and mentoring Specialist Registrars (Radiology

c.Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

1. Active participation in audit and research projects; implementing findings as appropriate in clinical practice
2. To lead and / or participate in the Errors and Discrepancy meetings in Radiology
3. To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
4. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

1. Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

1. Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
4. Comply with all Trust policies

To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service