Job summary
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 existing IRs providing a wide range of general and specialist interventions andwould be expected to contribute to the current 7 day, daytime only, emergency IR service. Current expectation is that a 24/7 1:6 on-call rota will be introduced in 2023.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is a Vascular Unit with 6 Vascular consultant surgeons working closely with the IR team. The bespoke IR department comprises a Hybrid endovascular suite (Siemens Artis Zeego) where EVAR and other joint cases are performed as well as all other elective and emergency vascular IR. Alongside this suite is a second IR theatre (Siemens Artis Zee) used primarily for non-vascular interventions. The hybrid vascular suite is due for replacement/refurbishment in 2023.
The normal working week in IR comprises 9 vascular sessions, 5 non-vascular sessions, and 4 biopsy/aspiration/drainage sessions. The department is located within a daycase theatre complex with admission and recovery areas allowing the majority of elective IR procedures to be performed independently as day cases. There are also shared office facilities, consulting rooms and a reporting room comprising two workstations. The IR staffing includes an enthusiastic team of specialist radiographers and nurses, the latter also providing the Trust's vascular access and paracentesis service.One of the GI Radiologists performs EUS and interventions with one of the IRs also training in this technique.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 existing IRs providing a wide range of general and specialist interventions andwould be expected to contribute to the current 7 day, daytime only, emergency IR service. Current expectation is that a 24/7 1:6 on-call rota will be introduced in 2023.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
There are currently 28 Consultant Radiologists employed at RCHT. IR Job Plans will include reporting sessions for specialist and general radiology and the provision of a second diagnostic subspecialty is encouraged but not mandatory.A subspecialty interest in chest radiology (diagnostic and interventional) would be welcomed to support the Respiratory MDT and help development of the ablation service.
RCHT is a large training centre for the Peninsula Postgraduate School of Radiology. A number of Specialty Registrars rotate through the department at any one time (16 in 2022/3).
All IR services are based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital. The department however will support Consultants working general radiology sessions at community sites if appropriate. Home workstations are available for consultant radiologists to facilitate more flexible working.
The successful candidate will have appropriate subspecialty training in IR. They will be a Fellow of and accredited by the Royal College of Radiologists, or will be within six months of acquiring a CCT in Clinical Radiology, or otherwise be on the Specialist Register.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
There are currently 28 Consultant Radiologists employed at RCHT. IR Job Plans will include reporting sessions for specialist and general radiology and the provision of a second diagnostic subspecialty is encouraged but not mandatory.A subspecialty interest in chest radiology (diagnostic and interventional) would be welcomed to support the Respiratory MDT and help development of the ablation service.
RCHT is a large training centre for the Peninsula Postgraduate School of Radiology. A number of Specialty Registrars rotate through the department at any one time (16 in 2022/3).
All IR services are based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital. The department however will support Consultants working general radiology sessions at community sites if appropriate. Home workstations are available for consultant radiologists to facilitate more flexible working.
The successful candidate will have appropriate subspecialty training in IR. They will be a Fellow of and accredited by the Royal College of Radiologists, or will be within six months of acquiring a CCT in Clinical Radiology, or otherwise be on the Specialist Register.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology with Interventional Radiology subspecialisation, or eligible for such an entry on the Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology with Interventional Radiology subspecialisation or equivalent at time of interview
- oFRCR qualification.
Desirable
- oWide medical or surgical experience
- oPost graduate medical qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExtensive clinical training and experience in Interventional Radiology.
- oCompleted (or within 6 months of completing) the RCR curriculum in Interventional Radiology (or equivalent).
- oAbility to contribute to the general departmental work load
Desirable
- oPost CCT subspecialty training in Interventional radiology
- oSubspecialty training in a second non-IR radiology subspecialty
management and administrative expereince
Essential
- oExperience of audit.
- oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
Desirable
- oAttendance at management course.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills and general radiology syllabus to Radiology Registrars
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching medical undergraduates and/or radiology trainees.
Research Experience
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals.
Disposition and Attitude
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team Good interpersonal skills.
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work.
- oCaring and professional attitude to patients.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- oAbility and willingness to work hours of the post.
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- oA Disclosure and Barring record check satisfactory to the organisation.
- oSpeak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.
- oCurrent and valid Visa to allow work in the UK.
- oOH clearance.
- Receipt of three satisfactory references.
- oTo live no more than 30 minutes travel from hospital for on-call category A rota.
- oThe post-holder must have access to their own transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology with Interventional Radiology subspecialisation, or eligible for such an entry on the Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology with Interventional Radiology subspecialisation or equivalent at time of interview
- oFRCR qualification.
Desirable
- oWide medical or surgical experience
- oPost graduate medical qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExtensive clinical training and experience in Interventional Radiology.
- oCompleted (or within 6 months of completing) the RCR curriculum in Interventional Radiology (or equivalent).
- oAbility to contribute to the general departmental work load
Desirable
- oPost CCT subspecialty training in Interventional radiology
- oSubspecialty training in a second non-IR radiology subspecialty
management and administrative expereince
Essential
- oExperience of audit.
- oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
Desirable
- oAttendance at management course.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills and general radiology syllabus to Radiology Registrars
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching medical undergraduates and/or radiology trainees.
Research Experience
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals.
Disposition and Attitude
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team Good interpersonal skills.
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work.
- oCaring and professional attitude to patients.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- oAbility and willingness to work hours of the post.
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- oA Disclosure and Barring record check satisfactory to the organisation.
- oSpeak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.
- oCurrent and valid Visa to allow work in the UK.
- oOH clearance.
- Receipt of three satisfactory references.
- oTo live no more than 30 minutes travel from hospital for on-call category A rota.
- oThe post-holder must have access to their own transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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