Consultant Radiologist

• Multidisciplinary team work is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues
• Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
• To support the Lead Clinician in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Directorate Management Team
• To contribute to the leadership and development of the specialty under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the General Manager to achieve their objectives
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust
• As part of the Directorate Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures

• Fully registered with the GMC
• Entry on Specialist Register for Radiology, or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview
• FRCR(UK) or equivalent
• Applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council, and must have CCST (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for the consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment
• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of radiological imaging
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

• Preferable to have sub-speciality interest in Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Head & Neck, Breast, Chest & Cardiac, MSK or Paediatrics
• Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
• Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
• Experience of audit and management
• Flexible approach to work organisation Ability to lead project teams
• Evidence of management/leadership skills training

There is also the option for home-working computers to be set up