71826243 Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist in Belfast

Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL Official document: BHSCT Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist Oct 26 (pdf) JOB DESCRIPTION POST : Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist LOCATION : Based in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast HSC Trust REPORTS TO : Clinical Director, Imaging Services RESPONSIBLE TO : Chief Executive INTRODUCTION The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking to expand its team of consultant neuroradiologists based in the Royal Victoria Hospital. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of consultant neuroradiologists, with opportunities to develop sub-specialist interests including, for example: Paediatrics Head and neck Neurooncology Ophthalmology Spinal imaging GENERAL INFORMATION The Belfast Health Care Trust The Belfast Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 360,000 citizens in the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist services for the population of Northern Ireland (1.9 million people). With an annual budget of almost £1.9bn and a workforce of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with teaching hospitals and have strong links with our local university partners providing high quality training for medical and other health care professionals across all disciplines. Hospital Profiles The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. In combination with its sister hospitals it provides virtually all tertiary referral services in Northern Ireland. The Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training and research, with most academic departments linked to the Queen’s University of Belfast Medical School. The Royal Hospitals is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and supports the Northern Ireland Trauma Network and Northern Ireland Air-Ambulance Service. Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed within the Tower (opened in 1985). The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on the campus in March 2006 providing for the development of an internationally recognised cancer centre. A strong strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer and renal services has enabled the development of world leading research programmes and a leading Cancer Clinical Trials Unit linked with the ROI and the NCI Washington DC in a tripartite arrangement. There is a modern radiology department and substantial AHP Services (eg Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, etc) and a comprehensive range of pathology. The Mater Hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department alongside day case surgery, inpatient medical wards and mental health services. Musgrave Park Hospital is the Regional Orthopaedic Unit for Northern Ireland. The Musgrave Park Regional Orthopaedic Service is the largest in the British Isles with an international reputation and an extensive research output. All of the major laboratory services are available within the Trust including: Immunology Haematology (including Transfusion Services) Bacteriology Virology Pathology Immunopathology A summary of the services across the different hospitals is provided in the table below Proven service details The table includes specialist services in the Royal Hospitals Emergency Department Acute Using the correct ’7 step’ hand hygiene technique; Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. POST: Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist LOCATION: Based in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast HSC Trust Notes to applicants: 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. 2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. 3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 1. Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practise (must have both at time of appointment) 2. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology via a. CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date) or b. CESR or c. European Community Rights 3. Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or hold other appropriate equivalent qualifications 4. Appropriate subspecialty training in diagnostic neuroradiology (minimum 24 months) in a recognised training department. 5. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. 6. Must have access to a means of transport to facilitate movement between sites. This criterion will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. 7. Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA Immigration Regulations. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: 1. Subspecialty training eg paediatric neuroradiology, head and neck radiology, neurooncology, ophthalmology, spinal imaging 2. Evidence of participation in relevant neuroradiology research projects 3. Experience in radiological teaching of undergraduate or postgraduate students and/or paramedical staff