Consultant Radiologist - Interest in Head and Neck and Neuroradiology

The successful applicant will be a General Radiologist with an interest in head and neck and neuroradiology.

If a newly appointed consultant, the successful applicant will be eligible to apply for additional study leave to undertake up to 3 months additional subspecialty radiology training to meet specific learning objectives that are of benefit to the applicant and the Clinical Imaging Directorate at RCHT. This additional study leave must be taken within 2 years of appointment. There may be a requirement to participate the on call rota during this period of additional study leave.

The successful candidate will join a team of 30 Consultants providing a wide range of general and specialist radiology services and will be expected to contribute to the second on 1:11 general radiology on call service. First on call is provided by Peninsula Radiology On Call, a network Registrar delivered service.

Main duties of the job

RCHT is a large training centre for the Peninsula Postgraduate School of Radiology. A number of Specialty Registrars rotate through the department at any one time (17 in 2024/5).

Radiology services are based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital. The department however will support Consultants working general radiology sessions at community sites if appropriate. Home workstations are available for consultant radiologists to facilitate more flexible working.

For most consultants on a standard full time contract job plans include one day a week for flexible SPA/off work (subject to job planning).

Main duties of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provision with Consultant Colleagues of appropriate Subspecialty Radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
• The provision of general elective and emergency radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Support and ensure the efficient functioning of the Clinical Imaging department and service
• Out-of-hours responsibilities, including weekend working and participation in the Consultant on-call rota.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Participation in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
• Managerial responsibilities where appropriate.
• To comply with the IR(ME)R 2000.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology, or eligible for such an entry on the Register, or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview
• FRCR qualification

Desirable

• Wide medical or surgical experience
• Post graduate medical qualification

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Extensive clinical training and experience in appropriate subspecialty radiology
• Completed (or within 6 months of completing) the RCR appropriate subspecialty curriculum (or equivalent)
• Ability to contribute to the appropriate subspecialty departmental work load
• Ability to contribute to the general departmental work load

Desirable

• Post CCT subspecialty training in subspecialty radiology

Management and Administrative Experience
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills and the radiology curriculum to radiology registrars

Desirable

• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and/or radiology trainees

Research Experience
Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential

• Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring and professional attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability and willingness to work hours of the post
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

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