Consultant Radiologist – Gynaecological Imaging

This role will involve access to US, MRI and CT reporting as well as MDT preparation and oncological intervention. The position is based at the BRI, which is a major part of the newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, the second largest FT within NHS England. A University Hospitals Trust The post will include a general radiology on call component. The appointee would be also part of the gynaecology and germ cell MDT rotas. This is funded as a full-time substantive position (10 PAs including on call commitment). Consultants are employed under the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Essential: - Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or; - Withing 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date and time of interview

Desirable: - Higher academic qualifications e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Essential: - Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in gynaecological radiology.; - Can demonstrate a range of gynaecological interventional experience; - Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable: - Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy.

Essential: - Up to date knowledge and experience of general and gynaecological radiology; - Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.

Desirable: - Broad range of IT skills.

Essential: - Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies; - Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation; - Positive approach to evidence-based practice; - Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Essential: - Knowledge of the principles involved in research.; - Evidence of involvement in research.

Desirable: - Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD.; - Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Essential: - Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's.; - Experience of supervising trainees; - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable: - Formal teaching/ education qualification.; - Educational Supervisor training completed

Essential: - Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.; - Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.; - Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant; - Ability to practice independently as a consultant.; - Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.; - Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.

Desirable: - Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.

Essential: - Ability 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 queries.; - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.; - Ability to be a flexible team member

Essential: - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.; - Awareness to personal limitations.

Desirable: - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels; - Trained as a Consultant Appraiser.

Essential: - Meets professional health requirements.; - Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role.