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About the role

We are looking for a committed individual with a specialist interest in nuclear medicine to help lead and develop the nuclear medicine department together with our incumbent nuclear medicine physician. The post holder must cover a full range of nuclear medicine imaging and have an ARSAC licence or be in a position to apply for an ARSAC licence on being appointed to the consultant post.

This is a replacement post covering both adult and paediatric cases including subspeciality oncology nuclear medicine and cardiac scans. There are plans to instal a new digital PETCT scanner by Alliance on the BRI site in the next 12-18 months which will cover both paediatric and adult PETCT from Bristol and surrounding region. A further subspecialty interest in oncology, whole body MRI or gyne imaging would be welcomed but not essential.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps: Better outcomes for ourPatients More opportunities for our People Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation Best Value for Public Purse Our vision for five years from now: Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. We will contribute to system financial balance

Person specification

Essential

Fully registered with GMC
Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent)
Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in radiology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
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
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
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
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Formal teaching/ education qualification.
Educational Supervisor training completed
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Consultant Radiologist Nuclear Medicine

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