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Please see the job description attached for full details including the persons specification. The AAC Interview date is to be confirmed. You will be expected to perform the following duties: Diagnostic Imaging Services: Play a full part in the provision of a radiology service to the Trust. To provide, to a high standard, the full range of Imaging Services to inpatients, day cases,outpatients, A&E patients, and primary care patients, as outlined in the proposed job plan. To work with the Radiology Department to outline further developments of the service as the needs of the Trust expand. Agreement to undertake any external duties must be agreed with the Clinical Director. Multi-disciplinary Team Working: To work within a multi-disciplinary team including a flexible job plan which can be altered by agreement to meet the needs of the service. To take an active part in multi-disciplinary meetings, audit, CME meetings and the clinical governance activities of the Trust. Administration & Management To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the continuation of the service. To be responsible to the CSL, Divisional Clinical Director, Divisional Manager and Medical Director, for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control. Maintaining Expertise, Review & Continual Professional Development To maintain a satisfactory level of expertise through a recognised programme of continuing professional development and be required to participate in the Trust annual appraisal process, job plan review and mandatory training. To take part periodically in reviews of Radiology services which may result in changes in job plans as required. These changes will be mutually agreed between the consultants and, if necessary, after appropriate discussions with the Clinical Director of Radiology and/or the Medical Director. Teaching, Education and Research To participate in the post-graduate teaching of junior medical staff and the teaching of under-graduates who are allocated to the Trust and the Department from the University of Bristol and other medical schools, as well as other Trust staff. To undertake and promote research initiatives within the Department. Infection Control: The Trust regards infection control as an essential requirement in the provision of a safe service to all its patients. All members of staff will be expected to follow the Trust policies in relation to infection control and staff have a duty to make themselves aware of the policy and how it affects them. Decontamination of the hands is regarded as an integral part of the provision of the service and in particular staff in clinical areas that are inpatient contact must decontaminate their hands between patients. Staff who are observed not complying with this policy should be expected to be challenged and action may be taken in line with the Trust Disciplinary Policy. Clinical Governance To be aware of and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and Health and Safety at Work. To become familiar with local clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols. To participate actively in the OMFS Department's Clinical Audit programme. Multi-professional and inter-departmental working is encouraged. To participate in the Trust's appraisal and continuing professional development processes for consultants. To participate in the Trust's incident reporting process, particularly in respect of the reporting of clinical incidents. To seek actively patient and user opinion in the development and delivery of patient care.