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Person specification

Essential

Fully registered with the General Medical Council
FRCR or equivalent
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
Familiarity with voice activated reporting
Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Wide experience in Breast Radiology
Ability to perform a wide range of breast interventions including stereotactic biopsies and excisions independently
Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted.
Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
Awareness of NHS Constitution
Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner
Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: - Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs. -can identify the patients individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Willingness and ability to teach.
Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit.
High ethical standards
Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Experience of research
Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes
Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust

Desirable

ALS certification
Breast Fellowship
Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
Leadership and Management experience
Experience of managing budgets and staff
An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Postgraduate certificate in education

Consultant in Breast Radiology

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Person specification