Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Deliver a diagnostic radiology service of high quality.

Contribute to development of the general and specialist imaging service to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality diagnostic support throughout the week.

Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergencies and inpatients.

Undertake an appropriate share of the on-call rota for diagnostic radiology.

Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT).

Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence- based research and appraisal.

Be familiar with the College curricula for junior doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.

Contribute to the training of undergraduates and advanced practitioner radiographers.

Maintain personal professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists and the General Medical Council.

Ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Level 3 accreditation/certification Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT

Experience

Desirable: - Expertise in CT guided thoracic intervention; - Experience of simple interventional procedures (biopsy and drainage)