Locum Consultant Neuro-Radiologist

Integrated Care System; Swansea; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University Health Board is seeking a Neuroradiologist to join a dynamic team in Swansea. The candidate will report on a range of neuroradiology studies, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in service development. Ideal applicants will have a GMC registration, appropriate qualifications, and demonstrated skills in leadership and effective communication. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, as well as the ability to adapt and manage competing demands.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice.
• On Specialist Register in Radiology or eligible for CCT.
• Experience in developing effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical service for diagnosis and treatment in neuroradiology.
• Participate in risk management and healthcare governance activities.
• Contribute to service planning and clinical development.

Skills

Effective leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clinical Skills in Neuroradiology

Education

Registered with the GMC

FRCR

Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Job description

This is a new post joining five Neuroradiologists and one speciality doctor (3 with an interest in Head and Neck radiology). The post will involve reporting of general neuroradiology studies including CT and MRI as well as paediatric neuroradiology studies. Participation in the neuroradiology MDT and paediatric neuroradiology MDT will be essential. The role will also include becoming part of the neuroradiology on call team.

The post will be based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Morriston Hospital is strategically placed on the M4 corridor, has a major Accident and Emergency Department and offers a wide range of general medical and general surgical services to the population of Swansea. The hospital hosts a number of sub-regional, regional and supra-regional specialist services including Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Neurology and Neurophysiology, Paediatrics, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, ENT, Oro Maxillo-Facial Surgery, and Cleft Palate Surgery. The Wales Burns and Plastic surgery is also on the Morriston site. WHSCC fund a mobile PET van on site in Singleton.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

You will be required to participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the Radiology Department and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.

You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme ("MARS") and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes.

You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and Radiology Department planning process through active participation in the clinical Morriston Delivery Unit structure.

You will adhere to all policies, which cover radiation exposures as currently outlined in IRMER regulations.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• FRCR
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Experience of Development of services
• Experience of research in Radiology

Skills & Abilities

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Clinical Skills - Ability to report Neuroradiology studies CT/MR, neck CT/MRI and ultrasound and CTA/MRA relating to neuroradiology
• Ability to undertake on-call
• Understands information systems and technology

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.