Job Details
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist 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, all sub-specialisms are welcomed. Applications who do not have CCT, but are working towards CESR are welcomed to apply and will be offered a Locum Consultant Radiologist post if successful.This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the ever growing demand for diagnostic imaging. Successful applicants will complement a team of existing interventional and diagnostic Consultant Radiologists. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical leadership and management. Consultant Radiologists will be required to work across site on a rotational basis at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (WCH), this is currently 1:7 weekdays. On-Call workload is managed at Cumberland Infirmary site, reporting for both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites.
There is provision for remote access to Trust IT systems and working from home may be possible with agreement from the Clinical Director. It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours-work and on-call rota, currently 1:13 (proposed to reduce further with successful recruitment).
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.
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11. FRCR or equivalent
12. Full GMC registration
13. Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Radiology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
14. Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by interview.
Desirable
15. Higher Degree
16. Sub-specialist training/fellowship
17. Leadership and training experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
18. High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology
19. Clinical Governance
20. High standard of clinical skill and expertise in radiology.
21. Clinical Governance and Risk
22. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems both emergency, inpatient and elective.
23. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
24. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
25. ATLS
Management and Administrative
Essential
26. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service
27. Ability to cover on call
28. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
29. Experience of Audit Management
Teaching
Essential
30. Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
31. Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees
Desirable
32. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
33. Teaching of non-medical health professionals
34. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
35. Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
36. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
37. Publications in referred journals
Continued Professional Development
Essential
38. Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
39. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
40. Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
41. Compliance with Consultant Competency Framework
42. Participation in on call and emergency cover
43. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
44. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
45. Demonstration of Trust values - kindness, compassion, ambition and respect
46. Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
47. Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
48. Team loyalty
49. Positive approach to lessons learnt
50. Confident approach
Desirable
51. IT Skills
52. Presentation Skills
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
53. Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
54. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
55. Publications in referred journals