Detailed job description and main responsibilities The clinical duties of the post include the following: • General elective and acute (hot) reporting • General and subspecialty ultrasound lists • Sub-speciality reporting • Supervision of radiology trainees • Participation in MDMs • Participation in diagnostic on-call service Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and subspecialty training. Participation in teaching for the radiology Master's program (MSc) conducted at the medical school is also encouraged. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Deputy Clinical Director and Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee and the job plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives. Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan: Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work) Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week (includes CPD, audit, teaching & research) The following provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director about the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. The post-holder will be able to negotiate depending on activity. General sessions - will include sub-speciality reporting and ultrasound. Up to 2 PA's per week of home reporting can be facilitated within the job plan at the three-month meeting. Acute general sessions - will include hot reporting and acute ultrasound For all DCCs it is expected that the staff member will be directly or indirectly supervising radiology trainees, trainee / qualified extended scope radiographers, sonographers and undergraduate students. The posts may also be available on a part time basis. When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any site. On Call Commitment: The on-call arrangements across the Trust are currently changing. The new posts will be starting as an additional layer of on-call provision in evenings (weekday 1700-2100hr) and weekend (8hrs of DCC with a variable start time) as we unify the on-calls across the organisation and look to provide more comprehensive cover. The current on-call provision is by site (RSCH/PRH with StRs support, Worthing and St Richards) with the intention of adding a 4th consultant to work with the site-based provision, extend the depth and breadth of service provision and reduce outsourcing). This will be facilitated by the current CRIS merger which will facilitate cross-Trust work and so a more collaborative work pattern in- and out-of-hours, reducing the current intensity of workload and provide easy access to second opinions etc. This on-call will attract DCC payment according to hours spent on- call, currently equating to approx. 1.1DCC/week for a 1 in 10 rota - and this may adjust depending on the number of individuals on the on-call and its frequency). There will be an initial approximately 1 in 25-30 commitment to overnight on-call activity 2100-0900hr in direct and immediate support of the on-call StRs based at RSCH. This will attract a band A category for immediate response and attract a 3% uplift due to the frequency of on-call. Category Percentage A 3% Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Interviews are scheduled to be held in June, and shortlisted applicants will be notified of the exact date once it is confirmed. Person specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential criteria Basic medical degree FRCR or its recognised equivalent. Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Radiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Desirable criteria Higher Degree Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS Clinical Skills and Experience Essential criteria Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging Good cross-sectional skills in body and emergency imaging Dedicated MSK radiology training. Experience of sub-speciality MSK reporting including US and MRI Experience of MSK interventions including image guided injections and fluoroscopy. Experience in leading multidisciplinary discussions Desirable criteria Experience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies Paediatric Radiology Interest Knowledge Desirable criteria Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential criteria Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable criteria Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential criteria Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable criteria Recognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential criteria Evidence of participation in audit Desirable criteria Research experience Publications Prizes and honours Career Progression Essential criteria Appropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential criteria Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Important information for applicants: A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. 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