Locum Consultant Radiologist Interventional Radiology

Job title:

Locum Consultant Radiologist Interventional Radiology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Interventional Consultant Radiologist to join our tertiary specialist team at University Hospitals Plymouth. The post is necessary to meet the increasing demand for image guided therapy, to support the on-call requirements for the major trauma status of the Hospital, and to staff the expanding interventional radiology department. The post will be based within Derriford Hospital, which is a major teaching hospital located on the outskirts of the city of Plymouth and is part of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.The successful applicant will complement a team of 5 existing interventional radiologists to deliver a broad range of procedures. There is the opportunity to contribute to the development of subspecialist intervention in oncology, the provision of services to the Trauma Centre as well as vascular intervention. The department currently has 2 interventional rooms, and is the process of refurbishing these, and creating a new interventional suite. We will be building a designated interventional radiology department with 4 IR suites, ultrasound suite, and interventional CT, plus a designed interventional theatre as part of the ‘Future Hospitals’ project. This is due to complete in 2026.Main duties of the jobThe post is to assist and to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive interventional radiology service in addition to the Diagnostic Service. All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program. The successful applicant will share an office and secretarial support with consultant colleagues. A networked PC will be provided with this post and there will be office access to a PACS reporting workstation. Development of competence with voice recognition software will be required.The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.The post holder will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants.There are separate on-call rotas for General, Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology.The Service Line is delivering 7 day working and the job plan and timetable will reflect this ambition in common with existing consultantsThe Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the department’s audit and clinical governance program.The successful candidate will be expected to share in the support of MDT meetings with consultant colleagues.About usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post is to assist and to share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive interventional radiology service in addition to the Diagnostic Service. All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program. The successful applicant will share an office and secretarial support with consultant colleagues. A networked PC will be provided with this post and there will be office access to a PACS reporting workstation. Development of competence with voice recognition software will be required.The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Clinical Director.The post holder will be expected to share the oncall commitment equally with the existing consultants.There are separate on-call rotas for General, Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology.The Service Line is delivering 7 day working and the job plan and timetable will reflect this ambition in common with existing consultantsThe Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance program.The successful candidate will be expected to share in the support of MDT meetings with consultant colleagues.For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent
• CCT in radiology and entry on specialist register or expected within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree

Particular Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience and expertise in vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures
• Experience in CT & US
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of both emergency and routine cross-sectional imaging studies
• Ability to supervise radiology SpRs across a broad range of cross-sectional imaging
• Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology Fellowship experience
• Experience in advanced endovascular techniques
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment relevant to the subspecialty interest
• Comprehensive subspecialist training and experience of non-vascular interventional procedures

Research & clinical audit
Essential

• Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
• Evidence of completed audit projects

Desirable

• Completion of clinical research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Ability to undertake basic research
• Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Teaching
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essential

• Well-presented CV
• Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies
• Leadership qualities
• Commitment to Continual Medical Education

Desirable

• Information technology skills
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Management
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management.
• Experience in audit

Desirable

• Experience in medical management.

Practical Requirements
Essential

• Ability and willingness to work defined hours, shifts and on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability

Desirable

• Valid driving licence

Expected salary

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 02:05:39 GMT

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