Job Description

The successful candidate will join a team of 32 Consultant Radiologists with various subspecialty interests and will support the neuroradiology service for the patients of Swansea Bay and wider West Wales region.This post is joining five Neuroradiologists and one speciality doctor (3 with an interest in Head and Neck radiology). The post will involve reporting of general neuroradiology studies including CT and MRI as well as paediatric neuroradiology studies. Participation in the neuroradiology MDT and paediatric neuroradiology MDT will be essential. The role will also include becoming part of the neuroradiology on call team.The post will be based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Morriston Hospital is strategically placed on the M4 corridor, has a major Accident and Emergency Department and offers a wide range of general medical and general surgical services to the population of Swansea. The hospital hosts a number of sub-regional, regional and supra-regional specialist services including Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Neurology and Neurophysiology, Paediatrics, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, ENT, Oro Maxillo-Facial Surgery, and Cleft Palate Surgery. The Wales Burns and Plastic surgery is also on the Morriston site.Main duties of the jobThe post will involve reporting of general neuroradiology studies including CT and MRI as well as paediatric neuroradiology studies. Participation in the neuroradiology MDT and paediatric neuroradiology MDT will be essential. The role will also include becoming part of the neuroradiology on call team.Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the oncall requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available.About usWe believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.Date posted20 February 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryxc2xa3106,000 to xc2xa3154,760 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number130-MSG9986SJob locationsMorriston HospitalSwanseaSwanseaSA6 6NLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will involve reporting of general neuroradiology studies including CT and MRI as well as paediatric neuroradiology studies. Participation in the neuroradiology MDT and paediatric neuroradiology MDT will be essential. The role will also include becoming part of the neuroradiology on call team.Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the on call requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will involve reporting of general neuroradiology studies including CT and MRI as well as paediatric neuroradiology studies. Participation in the neuroradiology MDT and paediatric neuroradiology MDT will be essential. The role will also include becoming part of the neuroradiology on call team.Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the on call requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered with the GMC
• FRCR
• On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Licensed to practice

• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit

• Experience of development of services
• Experience of research in Radiology

• Effective leadership, ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Clinical Skills - Ability to report neuroradiology
• Clinical skill to perform paediatric neuroradiology

• Understands information systems and technology
• Ability to undertake on-call
• Ability to perform Non-Vascular Intervention

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

• Registered with the GMC
• FRCR
• On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Licensed to practice

• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit

• Experience of development of services
• Experience of research in Radiology

• Effective leadership, ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Clinical Skills - Ability to report neuroradiology
• Clinical skill to perform paediatric neuroradiology

• Understands information systems and technology
• Ability to undertake on-call
• Ability to perform Non-Vascular Intervention

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

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