This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with interest in GU Radiology and NVIR to complement the existing team of Radiologists.

This post is a permanent position that will increase the current established number of Consultant Radiologists to 12 (this considers a newly recruited Radiologist due to start in September 2024 and one member of the team currently on sabbatical). In terms of the subspecialty teams, this post will increase the GU Radiology team to 2 Consultants and NVIR to 3 (of which 1 is newly appointed and due to start in September 2024).

Main duties of the job

The candidate would be expected to be proficient in diagnostic GU Radiology, including reporting of Plain Film, US, CT and MRI, as well as NVIR including image guided biopsies and drainages. Other subspecialty reporting skills, including GI, would be an advantage.

The candidate would be expected to contribute to the Urology MDT meetings.

Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust have a joint network NVIR on call arrangement with Bradford Teaching Hospitals and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust .

At the time of appointment there will be 8 radiologists on the NVIR rota providing a 1:10 service with locum gaps. Interventions most commonly performed are nephrostomy, abdominal and chest drainages and chest drain for pneumothorax, supported by radiographic and nursing staff. There is a separate Vascular IR rota.

This will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary requiring travel to/from this site.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

If you have any questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see person specification for further information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the recruiting manager(s).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date
• FRCR or equivalent higher qualification from a different College or from overseas.

Desirable

• Fellowship in Genitourinary Radiology and/or Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology.
• Advanced or further degrees.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in General Radiology and appropriate sub-specialist training in GU Radiology and NVIR.
• Confident with Information Technology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of a wide range of educational methods.
• Managerial skills.

Training
Essential

• In General Radiology (CT, MR, US, Plain Films, Fluoroscopy) with appropriate sub-specialist training in GU Radiology and NVIR.
• Higher training and experience in a range of routine, urgent and emergency NVIR procedures under US, Fluoroscopy and CT.

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Skills
Essential

• Communication skills (clarity/listen/persuade/negotiate)
• Interpersonal skills & self-awareness
• Ability to work as part of a team & demonstrate leadership
• Flexibility (ability to be flexible in working practice, supporting staff and patients)
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
• Resilience & able to cope under pressure
• Reliability

Desirable

• Ability to learn from experiences.

Academic Achievements/Research Publications
Essential

• Ability to survey and perform critical literature appraisal.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of research methods including Scientific study design, Data Evaluation, Statistics, Publication Preparation.
• Publications in referred journals.

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Must reside 60 minutes from Bradford Royal Infirmary for on call purposes

Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential

• To have understanding of all elements and commitment to the principals of clinical governance and clinical audit.

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