Share in the provision of breast and general radiology to the Trust. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialist interest according to their own interests and expertise. Most specialist interests can be readily accommodated. Supply breast and general radiology according to a negotiated job plan.
Timetabled commitments of the appointed candidate will cover both Hartlepool and North Tees sites, as do all newly appointed radiologists. The majority of clinical activity for radiologists takes place on the North Tees site. The appointee will be expected to share the aspirations of the other radiologists to provide a wide-ranging, high-quality imaging service to patients within the Trust.
Breast Radiology Duties to include:
1. Independent running of symptomatic clinics
2. Active participation in breast MDT
3. Reporting of Breast MRI
4. Independent running of screening clinics and reading of screening mammograms is desirable but not essential.
5. Experience of performing vacuum excision is desirable but not essential.
6. Teaching and training of radiology registrars, medical students, foundation doctors, and advanced radiographic practitioners
7. Providing support and specialist breast opinions for medical and non-medical colleagues
General Radiology Duties to include:
1. To provide a high-quality reporting service for general CT, MRI, and plain film examinations
2. Perform ultrasound and other hands-on imaging procedures appropriate to the candidate's subspecialist interest
3. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Radiology Out of Hours service and the provision of emergency radiology during normal working hours.
Generic Duties:
1. Contribute to the achievement of the Trust's Strategic Objectives.
2. Respect and practice the Trust's People First Values: Treat all people with compassion, care, courtesy, and respect.
3. Respect each person's right to privacy, dignity, and individuality.
4. Take time to be helpful.
5. Respond quickly and effectively.
6. Always give clear, concise explanations.
7. Practice good listening skills.
8. Develop and maintain an appropriate environment.
9. Look the part.
10. Deal effectively with difficult situations.
11. Perform as a team.
12. Actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning, both as appraiser and appraisee.
13. Undertake mandatory training as directed.
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Reduce sickness absence; workplace accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Commitment to maintaining a high quality of services to patients, with particular regard to high levels of patient safety, by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against relevant standards.
Prevention and control of hospital-acquired infection by ensuring close liaison with the Trust's control of infection department. Implementation of Trust Risk Management strategy and understand implications of same within area of work. Compliance with Blood Transfusion policy to ensure a safe service is provided to patients.
The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service Consultants England (2003). You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) and be on the Specialist Register with CCT in Radiology or with Credential in Breast Disease Management (or within 6 months of qualification) at the time of appointment. You must be qualified to a minimum of FRCR.
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