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Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for this consultant radiologist post with a subspecialist interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology. The successful applicant would join a committed and diverse team of 30 consultant radiologists based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (as part of Universities Bristol and Weston NHS Trust) in the thriving and cosmopolitan city of Bristol.

You will become an integral part of our dedicated team of Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiologists who have developed excellent working relationships with Orthopaedic surgery, Rheumatology, Haematology and Oncology, in addition to supporting community-based referrers.

There will be opportunities to advance specialist interests in the department, including image guided ablative techniques for bone lesions and modality-based imaging development.

There are clinical meetings regularly with rheumatology and weekly myeloma MDTThe successful candidate will be expected to provide cross sectional imaging reporting and support the various MDTs. (7.75 DCC plus 1.5 SPA and 0.75 for on call).  Flexible working patterns are available to the appropriate candidate. A shared office with secretarial support will be provided, as well as home reporting stations.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will also support general and oncological radiology, assist in the smooth running of the directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be predominantly based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in the centre of Bristol, with on-site cover 1 day a week on the Weston General Hospital site.

About us

Bristol is a fantastic city, with so much to offer.  It is a thriving cultural centre, as well as the gateway to the beautiful South West of England.

The radiology department is well equipped and is ISAS (QSI) accredited. The Trust is a major centre for Oncology, as well as Cardiac, Head and Neck and Thoracic Surgery and has a Paediatric Hospital.

We host approximately 17 Specialty Registrars from the Severn Deanery who support the acute and on call service. The appointee would be encouraged to be involved in the teaching and training of the registrars and also students from University of Bristol Medical School.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English to enable effective communication, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical practice (2013).  A GMC licence to practice is essential. The applicant should hold or be within 6 months of a CCT in Clinical radiology at the time of interview.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specificationQualifications & Training & ExperienceEssential criteriaFull and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview’FRCREvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general and MSK Radiology and MSK interventionAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionDesirable criteriaPost graduate degreeExperience of working in the UK Hospital system.MSK FellowshipKnowledge & Skills & Clinical Goverance & AuditEssential criteriaUp to date knowledge and experience in MSK radiologyUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence-based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationDesirable criteriaBroad range of IT skillsResearch & Teaching & TrainingEssential criteriaExperience of teaching medical students.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.Desirable criteriaFormal teaching qualificationManagement & LeadershipEssential criteriaEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirable criteriaDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresManagement experienceInterpersonal, communication & team working skillsEssential criteriaAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAny Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes & OtherEssential criteriaAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the roleDesirable criteriaAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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