Consultant Nuclear Medicine and General Radiologist

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Share in the provision of Nuclear Medicine and general radiology to the Trust. The successfully candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialist interest according to their own interests and expertise. Take responsibility for the nuclear medicine service as an ARSAC license holder, developing the service with the clinical team. Supply general radiology according to a negotiated job plan.
Timetabled commitments of the appointed candidate will cover both Hartlepool and North Tees sites, as do all newly appointed radiologists. The appointee will be expected to share the aspirations of the other radiologists to provide a wide ranging, high quality imaging service to patients within the Trust. General Radiology Duties: To provide a high quality reporting service for Nuclear Medicine, general CT, MRI and plain film examinations. PET-CT, SPECT-CT and other radionuclide imaging reporting and administrative duties to support the service.
Participation in MDT where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute the Radiology Out of Hours service and the provision of emergency radiology during normal working hours. Generic Duties: Contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Strategic Objectives.Respect and practice the Trusts People First Values: Treat all people with compassion, care, courtesy and respect Respect each persons right to privacy, dignity and individuality Take time to be helpful Respond quickly and effectively Always give clear, concise explanations Practise good listening skills Develop and maintain an appropriate environment Look the part Deal effectively with difficult situations Perform as a team Actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning, both as appraiser and appraisee. Undertake mandatory training as directed.
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff Commitment to maintaining a high quality of services to patients, with particular regard to high levels of patient safety, by continual development of practise in the light of research evidence and by audit based against relevant standards. Prevention and control hospital acquired infection by ensuring close liaison with the Trusts control of infection department Implementation of Trust Risk Management strategy and understand implications of same within area of work Compliance with Blood Transfusion policy to ensure a safe service is provided to patient

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