Consultant for Radiology

JOB TITLE: Consultant DEPARTMENT: Radiology REPORTS TO (TITLE): Head of the Radiology Department (HOD) Primary Objective Provide specialized radiological services in diagnostic imaging to facilitate the accurate diagnoses of disease and injury through medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, Fluor

Overview

JOB TITLE: Consultant

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Head of the Radiology Department (HOD)

Primary Objective

• Provide specialized radiological services in diagnostic imaging to facilitate the accurate diagnoses of disease and injury through medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, Fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Mammography and Ultrasound.
• Work under the direction of and report to the HOD.
• Liaise with physicians and radiographers in day-to-day operations of the department.

Number of Persons Managed/supervised and their Positions

• Direct reporting as per the approved organizational structure.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and appropriately treat patients within the clinical setting.
• Ensure that the patients receive optimum care and satisfactory service from radiographers.
• Receive and respond to referrals from clinicians in a timely manner.
• Interpret and prepare all the radiology reports for the use of referring physicians, the police or the coroner and dispatch them on a timely basis and ensure that the reports reflect a high standard of competency and accuracy.
• Report all radiology examinations and communicate critical reports to the referring clinician.
• Hold meetings and discussions with the patient's families and caregivers.
• Verify the appropriateness of the investigation requested.
• Execute the procedures as per established guidelines.
• Sequence examinations according to priority.
• Prepare police and/ or coroner's reports as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers and maintain good practices in the handling of confidential information.
• Ensure total adherence to infection control policies and practices.
• Guide and perform radiology procedures within department, at bedside or in OT as and when required.
• Assist and complement the HOD in resolving administrative and clinical issues.
• Provide on call/ emergency duties as required.
• Ensure Informed Consent is obtained prior to the provision of care.
• Maintenance of continuous measurement and reporting in terms of - access, discharge, service provision and clinical care.
• Ensure the participation and representation in relevant committees/meetings.
• Process correspondence related to patients and respond to patient complaints.
• Perform other administrative duties related to patient care.
• Adhere to established protocols, guidelines and practice standards pertaining to the area of clinical practice.
• Liaise with other clinicians engaged in patient care.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other activities.
• Participate in developing protocols and guidelines for general and specific examinations.
• Undertake regular upgradation of protocols and procedures.
• Attend and contribute to regular departmental and academic meetings.
• Ensure participation and commitment in the different quality improvement, risk management and patient safety activities in the hospital.
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining key performance indicators for the department.
• Engage actively in the clinical audit and other clinical governance processes.
• Participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform the planning and management of service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with the current best practices and national guidelines.
• Participate in the unit's strategic approach towards education, training, and development, while considering the requirements of each staff, service requirements, and the availability of in-house and commissioned education programmes.
• Engage in research activities when opportunities arise and ensure the use of evidence-based practice within the department/unit.
• Provide teaching and oversee medical students and junior physicians in the care and treatment of patients and performance of required procedures within the department.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure ethical care.
• Provide inputs in procurement of capital equipment.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Provide on call/ emergency duties as required.
• Perform additional duties as required and assigned by the HOD

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Registered medical practitioner with St. Lucia Medical & Dental Council.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Radiology from a recognised institution
• Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience as a Radiology Consultant.
• Experience and qualifications in Interventional Radiology preferred/regarded favorably

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge and ability to perform all appropriate techniques required to undertake general and special minimally invasive radiological procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced ability to motivate, coach and mentor subordinate team members.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Relevant clinical skills to facilitate accurate interpretation of outcomes.
• Expert knowledge of relevant radiology equipment and machinery.
• Advanced ability to lead and direct team members of the radiology unit.

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

When submitting your application please indicate the title of the position which you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE. Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references via email and addressed to:

Human Resource Consultant

Millennium Heights Medical Complex

Millennium Highway

Castries, St. Lucia

The deadline to send applications is November 2nd, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.