Consultant Radiologist with interest in neuroradiology.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

CQC: Good

Bristol

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

We are looking for a Consultant Radiologist with an interest in adult neuroradiology to expand our team of two neuroradiologists. A second interest in Head and Neck imaging is desirable but not essential.There is an increasing demand for neuroradiology imaging from the neuro oncology and ophthalmology ,primary care services as well as general in-patient and out-patient referrals.Bristol has a large oncology centre and is referred patients with primary brain and skull base lesions as well as a quarternary site for haematology including CAR-T therapy. There are multiple trials for primary brain cancers and haematological malignancies based at the Clinical Trials Unit at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre which radiology is fully involved with.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of requests the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Full and Specialist Registration in Clinical Radiology with the General Medical Council (GMC)
or eligible for specialist registration within 6 months or interview
Or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
FRCR or equivalent
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general and NeuroRadiology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skills in teaching under and post graduate students.
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Desirable

Published Research Papers
Higher Degree.
Formal teaching qualification
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Teaching or training qualifications
Neuroradiology Fellowship.