Consultant Diagnostic Neuro-Radiologist

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• FRCR or equivalent
• Must have CCT in Clinical Radiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
• Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

Essential criteria

• Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principle place of work
• Must hold the appropriate Home Office work / residence status in order to provide work in the UK

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We are delighted to advertise an additional substantive Consultant diagnostic Neuro Radiologist post at North Bristol NHS Trust to support and enhance the existing team of 9 Diagnostic Neuroradiologists. NBT is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery and the regional centre for Neurological services. A range of subspecialty interests could be accommodated. The job plan will include both subspecialty sessions, attendance at relevant MDTs if appropriate as well as a commitment to the provision of daytime emergency work including urgent neuroscience cases.

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Diagnostic Neuro-radiology on call service. This is currently run on a prospective 1 in 10 basis and covers NBT and Bristol Children’s Hospital. Support is provided in the form of Severn school of radiology registrars in both sites along with outsourcing arrangements. The Trust will also provide equipment to enable remote review and reporting of work.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be in possession of a CCT or within 6 months of eligibility for CCT, or in possession of CESR. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder(s) will have a 10 programmed activities (PA) job plan, 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). There is the potential to work less than full-time, upon discussion. The job plan details and exact timetable will be discussed and agreed between the successful candidate(s) and Clinical Lead to reflect the sub-specialty interest(s), including relevant multi-disciplinary meetings and face‑face patient facing lists.

In addition, there is also the opportunity for home reporting.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services.

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