University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10 PA's) Consultant Radiologist at UHBW, to be based at Weston General Hospital! This post is for a General Radiologist to take part in the general workload of the department, however, a special interest in MSK, Neuro, ENT, Paediatrics or GI would be welcomed.
The successful candidate will join a small, committed and cohesive team of Consultants based in Weston-super-Mare. This is an exciting time to join UHBW, as we expand our services to support new clinical pathways and enhanced facilities.
Main duties of the job
Weston General Hospital merged with University Hospitals Bristol in April 2020 and has close links with the University of Bristol, University of the West of England, and Southmead Hospital. The Radiology department is a friendly and supportive environment, and the successful candidate will be able to develop close ties with clinicians and colleagues across the Trust. UHBW require staff with excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and attitude, commitment, and passion to deliver and improve the service.
Weston General Hospital's Radiology department is accredited by QSI, and all members of the department are encouraged to play an active role within this.
Job responsibilities
Please outline in supporting information your NHS experience past or present.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* FRCR or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working at or comparable to, the level of a Consultant Clinical Radiologist in the NHS
* Experience of participation at MDTM's
* Subspecialist interest or the willingness to develop a subspecialist interest in line with the units needs whilst in post.
* Experience of working in the NHS
* GMC specialist registration for Radiology or motivation/ ability to gain specialist registration with GMC
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice.
* Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* Skills in teaching under and post graduate students
* Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine.
* Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites
* Evidence of appropriate management training.
Clinical Governance & Audit & Research
* 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 and, where relevant, evidence of participation
* 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
* Formal teaching qualification
Management and Leadership
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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