Clinical Radiology ST3

Applicants must have:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR Part 1 by application date

When is this evaluated?ⁱ

• Application form

ⁱ  ‘When is this evaluated’ is indicative but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process.

Applicants must:

• be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practiseⁱⁱ from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancyⁱⁱⁱ 
• Evidence of achievement of the required entrustment level in ST2 capabilities (as defined by the 2021 Clinical Radiology curriculum) at the time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the Alternative Certificate to Enter Clinical Radiology Specialty Training^iv
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre^iv

ⁱⁱ  The GMC introduced the licence to practise in 2009. Any doctor wishing to practise in the UK after this date must be both registered with and hold a licence to practise from the GMC at time of appointment.

^iv  ‘Intended start date’ refers to the date at which the post commences, not (necessarily) the time an offer is accepted.

^v  ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place. It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application.

Applicant is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council^v.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre

^v Applicants are advised to visit the GMC website which gives details of evidence accepted for registration.

Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Pre-employment health screening

Applicants must:

• be able to provide complete details of their employment history
• have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
• have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• not be employed in a UK training programme in clinical radiology and hold a National Training Number (NTN)
• have at least 24 months’ experience (not including Foundation modules) in clinical radiology by time of commencement of ST3 training^vi
• not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCT/CESR in the specialty they are applying for and/or must not currently be eligible for the specialist register for the specialty to which they are applying
• If you have previously resigned, or been removed from, a training programme in any specialty, you must obtain a Support for Reapplication to Specialty Training form signed by the Training Programme Director/Head of School and Postgraduate Dean from the region you previously undertook training in. This must be submitted with your application. ^viii

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre

^vi  Any time periods specified in this person specification refer to full time equivalent.

^vii The Alternative Certificate to Enter Clinical Radiology Specialty Training is a document designed by the Royal College of Radiologists listing the necessary capabilities required for progression to ST3. The certificate will be available to download from the ST3 recruitment page of the  Medical Training Recruitment website. Applicants must ensure the version of the form they are using meets the requirements detailed on the latest version of the form.

^viii  Exceptional circumstances may be defined as a demonstrated change in circumstances, which can be shown on the ability to train at that time and may include severe personal illness or family caring responsibility incompatible with continuing to train. Applicants will only be considered if they provide a ‘support for reapplication to a specialty training programme’ form signed by both the Training Programme Director or Head of School and the Postgraduate Dean in the local office or Deanery that the training took place. No other evidence will be accepted.

All sections of application form completed fully according to written guidelines.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

Applicants must have:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR Part 1 by application date

Desirable

• Full postgraduate examination (such as full MRCP (UK) or MRCPCH or MRCS) at the time of application.
• Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (not including intercalated BSc or ‘Honorary’ MA).

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• References

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
• Evidence of achievement of the required entrustment level in ST2 capabilities (as defined by the 2021 Clinical Radiology curriculum) at the time of application.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• References

Essential

Research, audit and quality improvement skills

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects commensurate with stage of training. At least 2 completed audit assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
• At least 2 completed teaching assessments.

Desirable

Research, audit and quality improvement skills

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements such as degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
  • focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
  • demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
  • at least 2 completed audit assessments or QIPAT

Teaching

• Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching .
• Evidence of feedback for teaching.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

Communication skills

• Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate.
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.

Problem solving and decision making

• Capacity to use logical and lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions, indicating an analytical and scientific approach.

Empathy and sensitivity

• Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people.
• Demonstrates respect for all.

Managing others and team involvement

• Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff.
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects.
• Capacity to work effectively with others.

Organisation and planning

• Capacity to manage and prioritise time and information effectively.
• Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds.
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline and commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).

Vigilance and situational awareness

• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.

Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty

• Capacity to operate under pressure.
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
• Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.

Values

• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (such as everyone counts, improving lives, commitment to quality of care, respect and dignity, working together for patients, compassion).

Desirable

Management and leadership skills

• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine.

IT skills

• Demonstrates information technology skills.

Other

• Evidence of achievement outside medicine.
• Evidence of altruistic behaviour, for example, voluntary work.
• Evidence of organisational skills – not necessarily in medicine, for example, grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, etc.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• References

Essential

• Demonstrates probity (as outlined by the GMC)

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• References

Essential

• Shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative).
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes.
• Evidence of self-reflective practice.
• Commitment to a career in Radiology – for example, through being able to demonstrate some of the following:
  • an understanding of the use of modern imaging techniques in current clinical practice
  • evidence of time spent in a radiology department observing the work of a radiologist 
  • an understanding of the role of a consultant radiologist in the modern NHS, including the impact of NHS targets
  • an understanding of the structure of training and potential careers in radiology in the UK
  • appreciation of change in working practice, that is, a ‘service’ specialty
  • some knowledge of the opportunities and threats to a career in radiology

Desirable

• Other activities and achievements relevant to radiology.
• Attendance at radiological courses.
• Evidence of participation in audit or research projects with specific relevance to radiology.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• References