Consultant Radiologist with an interest in diagnostic Neuroradiology

Please see the "Main Duties and Responsibilities" section of the Job Description for details of and illustrative Job Plan

The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care and to contribute to continuous service improvement. To cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs Responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD time is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory To work in line with GMC Good Medical Practice To respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints. To participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specificInduction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.

To maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have an annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Desirable: - Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations; - Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in the field

Communication and relationship

Planning and organisation

Motivation

Essential: - Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.; - Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable: - Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Audit

Essential: - Experience in, and commitment to medical audit; - Participation in a quality improvement programme; - Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable: - Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities; - Completion of formal courses in audit.; - Published Audit

Teaching

Essential: - Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates; - Appraisal and assessment skills; - Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Desirable: - Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching; - Post Graduate qualification in medical education

Research

Essential: - Understanding and interest in research; - Ability to appraise research critically; - Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects

Equality and Diversity