Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

The successful applicant will be expected to work with the other Neuroradiologists to manage the workload of the department. They are expected to collaborate with the Clinical Director for Neuroradiology, for any service developments, and for meeting service performance requirements. The department of Neuroradiology sits within the Neurology Division and the Divisional Director of Neurology has overall responsibility.

The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with Neurosurgical teams and Anaesthetists to provide inpatient and outpatient care for neurovascular patients

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have a commitment to diagnostic radiology, including supervising and reporting MR, CT scans and plain film radiology. On-call will be on a 1 in 9 basis for diagnostics. Consultants are first on-call for much of the time.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in well-being standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do.

As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Job

responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification Legal Requirements

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or entry to the Register within 6 months of interview.
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology for those UK trained after 2015
• Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council

Qualifications and Training

• FRCR
• Subspecialist Training in Neuroradiology at a recognised training centre
• Full engagement of medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Management Skills

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
• Participation in a management training course

IT Skills

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database computer skills
• Attendance at IT course

Academic Achievements and Research

• A proven track record in self directed research relevant to Neuroradiology
• Publications in peer reviewed journals relevant to Neuroradiology

Requirements

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisational skills

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.

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