This is a replacement, full time (10 PA) Consultant Paediatric Radiology posts based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).We wish to appoint general paediatric radiologist to join the current team of 6 general paediatric radiologists in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) to meet increased demand on the service.We provide specialist paediatric radiology services for hospital in patients, Greater Bristol outpatients and tertiary paediatric services for the South West. Neuroimaging is provided by neuroradiology colleagues from North Bristol with a separate on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the existing team to provide secondary and tertiary paediatric imaging and will be encouraged to a develop sub-specialty interest. They will be required to take part inthe delivery of the emergency paediatric imaging services for the Trust. This will include all relevant modalities, including plain film reporting, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and interventional procedures as necessary. They will also take a central role in MDTs and clinicoradiological meetings.We have merged with Western General Hospital and now provide paediatric imaging services for their patients. This is being provided on a remote basis and there is no current plan for physical presence.Further alignment is happening with Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust in regards to neonatal imaging and service provision may become part of future consultant job plans

About us

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification
Clinical Governance and Audit
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
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full 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

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Knowledge of leading multidisciplinary team meetings
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

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

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Management and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills (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
• Team working skills (ability to be a flexible team member, to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions)

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Formal teaching qualification
• 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

Research
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
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

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
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 multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other
Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

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