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Consultant in Radiology - Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Bath

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Diagnostic Neuroradiology (10 PA's) - for a substantive Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist to meet the increased in demand for imaging services via both the RUH and CDC workstreams, in particular neuroradiology. The post holder will also be involved in MDT working including attendance at regular neuroradiology and stroke clinicoradiological meetings. The postholder will help develop the existing multiple sclerosis service within the Trust. The post is full time but anyone wishing to work part time is also encouraged to apply. The post includes participation in the evening and weekend and on-call rota. Outsourcing is used for most cross-sectional emergency work performed after 2000, 7 days a week. The RUH is a busy district general hospital serving a population of 500,000. If you want to balance these professional opportunities with quality of life then Bath has it all. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city in the South West of England, and is England's only city with UNESCO World Heritage Site status. There is a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, some of the best state and independent schools in the UK, whilst only 90 minutes from London and on the doorstep of the beautiful diverse South West countryside. Candidates are encouraged to visit the hospital and can make arrangements through contacting the Clinical Lead: Dr Gary Cross (gary.cross@nhs.net)

Consultant in Radiology - Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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The post holder will contribute to the general radiology work of the Department (Hot reporting, Ultrasound, the acute imaging service) in conjunction with the other Radiologists all of whom also perform regular sessions in general radiology. The post holder must also have and maintain skills for general radiology on call. The post holder is required to participate in out of hours and on-call duties (1 in 20 rota).A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected. The appointee will be expected to arrange an annual appraisal.An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the Department and Trust.Attendance at, and organisation of relevant meetings is expected.The post holder may be expected to cover for colleagues when absent.

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Person specification

Essential

Fully accredited clinical radiologist on GMC specialist register
Entry on the GMC specialist register, or within 6 months of proposed CCT date
FRCR
Tertiary neuroradiology experience at Consultant or Fellowship level
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions including spinal imaging
General Radiology ability and training appropriate to a DGH environment
Fully motivated in contributing to the work of the department and in maintaining a high standard of personal development
Experience of working within an established multiple sclerosis and/or epilepsy service
Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
Experience of organising teaching and training
Interest in participating in departmental audit and research
Evidence of prior audit and research work
Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental.
Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring.
Helps and co-operates with colleagues
Pro-active and takes responsibility
Willing to learn, open to change
Motivated to make a difference
Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.

Desirable

European Diploma in Neuroradiology
Experience of leading a tertiary neuroradiology MDT
Second related subspecialty interest (e.g. skull base, H&N or spinal imaging)
Experience of teaching SpR's
Postgraduate teaching qualification