Job summary
The Somerset FT Radiology Department provides a full imaging and interventional service to cover the Hospital's role as a busy District General Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic IR consultant who will join the team of 6 Interventional Radiologists (Dr Lewis, Dr Balasubramaniam, Dr White, Dr Ward, Dr Ashcroft, Dr Batra) while enjoying plentiful opportunities for professional development in vascular and non-vascular intervention.
Somerset and North Devon vascular network has a population of > 800,000 and incorporates North Devon and Yeovil districts in addition to the local Taunton and Somerset population All aneurysmal work, all emergency vascular treatments and vascular reporting is undertaken on the Taunton site. Elective IR work from Yeovil is performed at Taunton and we deliver a 'spoke service' to North Devon for day-case angioplasty. We accept various non-vascular referrals for IR from this territory.
We have consistently offered a 24/7 Interventional Radiology service since 2014 and there is on-call service commitment on either a 1:6 locally, or 1:10 though current networked on-call arrangements.
A broad repertoire of gastrointestinal, biliary and renal interventions are also undertaken. Other services offered include uterine fibroids and prostate artery embolisation, venous intervention, and oncology support services.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a Consultant in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to general imaging and reporting, and the vascular and non-vascular interventional service.
The post holder will be expected to observe a degree of flexibility within the proposed job plan to allow for a flexible approach to service needs. The proposed timetable will be open to change following discussion with the Clinical Lead.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person spec document, or contact Dr Hilary White, IR lead Hilary.White@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead via email Paul.Carruthers@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or 01823 342306.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person spec document, or contact Dr Hilary White, IR lead Hilary.White@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead via email Paul.Carruthers@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or 01823 342306.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- FRCR
- 4 years as Radiology SpR in an approved training post, or equivalent training or Previous Clinical fellow experience
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Radiology training CCT
Desirable
- IR fellowship
- post CCT experience in IR
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and ability to teach clinical skills in multidisciplinary settings.
- Willingness to contribute to departments teaching and training needs.
Desirable
- Formal teaching/training diploma or course
- Experience in development and implementation of clinical guidelines.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Active involvement in audit with demonstration of improved outcomes/change
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrate wide awareness of issues in health care
- Ability to take a leading developing/managing a clinical area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- FRCR
- 4 years as Radiology SpR in an approved training post, or equivalent training or Previous Clinical fellow experience
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Radiology training CCT
Desirable
- IR fellowship
- post CCT experience in IR
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and ability to teach clinical skills in multidisciplinary settings.
- Willingness to contribute to departments teaching and training needs.
Desirable
- Formal teaching/training diploma or course
- Experience in development and implementation of clinical guidelines.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Active involvement in audit with demonstration of improved outcomes/change
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrate wide awareness of issues in health care
- Ability to take a leading developing/managing a clinical area
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
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).
