Consultant - Radiologist with a Sub specialist Interest GI/GU

The successful applicant will be a General Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary (GI/GU) Radiology.

Royal Cornwall Hospital is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 570,000 people, a figure that increases significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year.

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. There may be a requirement to participate in 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 general radiology on-call service. First on call is provided by Peninsula Radiology On Call, a network Registrar delivered service.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals works in partnership with other healthcare providers to deliver high quality healthcare services across the county. We have close links to medical specialist services in the Southwest Peninsula and beyond. Serving local population and thousands of visitors to Cornwall each year poses a number of unique healthcare challenges.

Main duties of the job

Radiology services are based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, however, the department will support Consultants working general radiology sessions at community sites if appropriate. Home workstations are available 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).

• Provision with Consultant Colleagues of appropriate Subspecialty Radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• 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 authorized 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

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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.
• Postgraduate 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

• Experience of audit.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.

Desirable

• Attendance at management course.

Teaching 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.

Additional Circumstances
Essential

• A Disclosure and Barring record check satisfactory to the organisation.
• Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.
• Current and valid Visa to allow work in the UK.
• OH clearance.
• Receipt of three satisfactory references.
• To live no more than 30 minutes travel from hospital for on-call category A rota.
• The post-holder must have access to their own transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required.

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