Locum Consultant in Paediatric Radiology

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Radiology

Main area: Paediatric Radiology

Grade: Locum Consultant

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 387-DT0103-DF

Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Town: Bristol

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 17/03/2025 23:59

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.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is one of the leading children’s hospitals in the UK. We are looking for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Radiologist (10PAs) who wish to join our current team of 5 Paediatric Radiology Consultants.

The successful candidates will have an opportunity to practice all imaging modalities, participate in quality improvement projects, develop specialized interest, and lead multidisciplinary meetings. It is expected to participate in training of students and registrars.

Paediatric Radiology Consultants provide an out of hours on-call service for general pediatric imaging (currently a 1 in 7).

We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, and this is for a 10 PA locum post for a fixed term of 12 months (part-time applications are welcomed).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work with the existing team to provide secondary and tertiary paediatric imaging and will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest. They will take part in the delivery of the emergency paediatric imaging services for the Trust. This will include all relevant modalities, including plain film reporting, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and interventional procedures as necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• Or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Higher academic qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Knowledge of leading multidisciplinary team meetings
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• 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

Skills and Abilities

• Management and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Team working skills
• Broad range of IT skills
• Formal teaching qualification

Clinical Governance and 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

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Management and Leadership

• 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

Interpersonal, Communication and 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

Personal Abilities and 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.