We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialty interest in Nuclear Medicine to work within the Directorate of Radiology covering North Cumbria, based at either the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with the existing consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical radiology service to the Trust and other users of the service.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* FRCR or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Radiology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by interview.
* Post graduate certification in nuclear medicine
Desirable
* Higher Degree
* Sub-specialist training/fellowship
* Leadership and training experience
* ARSAC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology
* Clinical Governance
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems both emergency, inpatient and elective.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
* ATLS
Management and Administrative
Essential
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service
* Ability to cover on call
* Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
* Experience of Audit Management
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees
Desirable
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Teaching of non-medical health professionals
* Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
* Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Publications in referred journals
Continued Professional Development
Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Compliance with Consultant Competency Framework
* Participation in on call and emergency cover
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Demonstration of Trust values - kindness, compassion, ambition and respect
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Team loyalty
* Positive approach to lessons learnt
* Confident approach
Desirable
* IT Skills
* Presentation Skills
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