Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for this consultant radiologist post with a subspecialist interest in Thoracic Radiology. The successful applicant would join a committed and diverse team of 30 consultant radiologists based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (as part of Universities Bristol and Weston NHS Trust) in the thriving and cosmopolitan city of Bristol.
You will become an integral part of our dedicated team of thoracic radiologists who have developed excellent working relationships with innovative respiratory physicians, thoracic surgeons, oncologists and intensivists. They have a wide variety of clinical interests including lung cancer, ILD, airways disease, TB and cystic fibrosis. We are the South West regional centre for Severe Acute Respiratory failure (SARF) with a 4 bed ECMO service provision.
There will be opportunities to advance any of these interests further, as well as developing interventional techniques such as lung biopsy, pleural drainage and percutaneous wire localisations.
There is a weekly MDT for lung cancer, and weekly general chest clinic-radiology, ILD and ITU (including ECMO) meetings. We are also involved in the Targeted Lung Health Check lung cancer screening programme, for which there is an optional weekly meeting
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to provide cross sectional imaging reporting and support the various MDTs. They will perform elective biopsies on a 1:3 rota. The post will involve 10-programmed activities (7. 5 DCC plus 1.5 SPA and 1.0 for on call). Flexible working patterns are available to the appropriate candidate. A shared office with secretarial support will be provided, as well as home reporting stations.
The appointee will also support general and oncological radiology, assist in the smooth running of the directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be predominantly based at the Bristol
Royal Infirmary in the centre of Bristol, whilst providing some support for the Weston General Hospital site.
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
Bristol is a fantastic city, with so much to offer. It is a thriving cultural centre, as well as the gateway to the beautiful South West of England.
The radiology department is well equipped and is ISAS (QSI) accredited. The Trust is a major centre for Oncology, as well as Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.
We host ~ 15 Specialty Registrars from the Severn Deanery who support the acute and on call service. The appointee would be encouraged to be involved in the teaching and training of the registrars and also students from University of Bristol Medical School.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English to enable effective communication, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical practice (2013). A GMC licence to practice is essential. The applicant should hold or be within 6 months of a CCT in Clinical radiology at the time of interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bristol is a fantastic city, with so much to offer. It is a thriving cultural centre, as well as the gateway to the beautiful South West of England.
The radiology department is well equipped and is ISAS (QSI) accredited. The Trust is a major centre for Oncology, as well as Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.
We host ~ 15 Specialty Registrars from the Severn Deanery who support the acute and on call service. The appointee would be encouraged to be involved in the teaching and training of the registrars and also students from University of Bristol Medical School.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English to enable effective communication, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical practice (2013). A GMC licence to practice is essential. The applicant should hold or be within 6 months of a CCT in Clinical radiology at the time of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications and 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'
- FRCR
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general and Thoracic Radiology and intervention
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in the UK Hospital system
- Thoracic Fellowship
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in thoracic radiology
Desirable
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
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Published Research Papers
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 and 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, Aptitudes and Others
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications and 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'
- FRCR
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general and Thoracic Radiology and intervention
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in the UK Hospital system
- Thoracic Fellowship
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in thoracic radiology
Desirable
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
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Published Research Papers
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 and 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, Aptitudes and Others
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
