Consultant
Main area: Radiology / Neuroradiology Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Oncall commitment - 1:9 or less) Job ref: 387-DT-5291-MP Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 17/02/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. UHBW are looking for an enthusiastic neuroradiologist to join our team of two neuroradiologists. This is a new post to help with the growing demand of neuro oncology and ophthalmology imaging as well as general primary and secondary care neuro radiology scans. It would be useful if the applicant had a second interest in head and neck imaging, particularly neck ultrasound. The post holder would join in the general diagnostic on-call rota 1:19 week days and 1:13 weekends which is fully supported by radiology registrars. There is provision of a home reporting workstation for on-call and working from home sessions. Main duties of the job
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. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within 6 months of interview Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview FRCR Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general and Neuroradiology Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Experience of working in the UK Hospital system Neuroradiology Fellowship Head and Neck radiology experience and neck USS and intervention. Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience in Neuro radiology Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance & Audit
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 Research
Knowledge of the principals involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers Higher Degree Published Research Papers Teaching & Training
Experience of teaching medical students Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Formal teaching qualification 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 Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
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 Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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