The Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust

Specialist Registrar in Neuroradiology

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

 Full registration with the  MRCP, MRCS, or MSc/PhD GMC other degrees or qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS  MB BS or equivalent  FRCR part IIa or equivalent

 The equivalent of 3 years  Some preliminary training in full time training in neuroradiology and CLINICAL radiology at the time of angiography EXPERIENCE commencing the post (of  Previous experience in clinical which at least 3 months neurosciences or should be in demonstration of previous Neuroradiology) recognised interest in neuroradiology by the Royal College of Radiologists.

 Able to perform and report  Experience and knowledge of imaging studies at a level practical procedures including CLINICAL appropriate for a radiology cerebral angiography and SKILLS registrar after 3 years of full myelography time training.  Experience of clinical risk management  Clear logical thinking showing an analytical and scientific approach  Up to date with modern adult and paediatric resuscitation techniques and the management of adverse drug reactions including contrast reactions  Able to recognise signs of acute deterioration in patients in the imaging environment

 Appropriate level of clinical  Demonstrates breadth of radiology knowledge for a experience and awareness in KNOWLEDGE registrar at the end of 3 and outside years of full time radiology speciality/medicine training  Computer and IT literacy  Demonstrates use of evidence-based clinical practice  Aware of contraindications to drugs commonly used in

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 Ability to prioritise clinical  Formal management training need  Understanding of NHS, ORGANISATION  Ability to organise oneself clinical governance & resource & PLANNING & own work constraints  Evidence of participation in  Active involvement in audit audit  MGMT/financial awareness,  Experience and ability to exp of committee work work in multi-professional teams

 Enthusiasm for teaching  Exposure to different  Ability and willingness to groups/teaching methods TEACHING participate in departmental SKILLS tutorial programme

 Research experience, presentations, publications.

ACADEMIC/ RESEARCH  Willingness to relocate to Oxford  Progression of career consistent with personal CAREER circumstances PROGRESSION  Available to start on 1st START DATE August 2012   Communication & language skills (ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport with patients and staff, listen, persuade, negotiate) PERSONAL  Decisiveness & accountability (ability to take responsibility, show SKILLS leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)  Interpersonal skills (ability to interact and communicate appropriately with patients and staff, empathise, work co- operatively with others)  Shows awareness of own limitations

 Use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status  Flexibility (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)  Resilience (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- aware)  Thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)  Shows initiative/drive/ enthusiasm (self starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)  Probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas,

Medpers/PersonSpec/Neuroradiology010404 respects confidentiality

PHYSICAL  Meets professional health REQUIREMENTS requirements

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