Consultant Radiologist - General, Breast Imaging

In addition to specialist interests, all Consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust: Provision, in conjunction with Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive imaging Service to Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department. Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your care and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff. Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the Diagnostic Radiology Consultant on-call Rota at RDH. Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education includes training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars, and medical students. Provision of cover for your Consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients and supervision of doctors in training. Responsible for the professional supervision, training, and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate. Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust and the Division). Job description Job responsibilities In addition to specialist interests, all Consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust: Provision, in conjunction with Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive imaging Service to Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department. Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your care and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff. Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the Diagnostic Radiology Consultant on-call Rota at RDH. Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education includes training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars, and medical students. Provision of cover for your Consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients and supervision of doctors in training. Responsible for the professional supervision, training, and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate. Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust and the Division).