Job summary
The advertised post is for a Substantive consultant interventional Neuroradiologist ( INR ) to join the existing team of 7 Neurointerventional Radiologists
supporting the 24-7 neuroradiology interventional service at Barts Health.
The post will be based at St. Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospital. The post holder will specialise in neuroradiology both diagnostic and neuro-intervention. This is a substantive post to support the existing 24/7 Thrombectomy service at Barts Health NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Our vision will be to have 8 neuro interventional radiologists on a 1 in 8 on-call rota. We have been providing a 24/7 service since November 2020. The successful applicant should have completed subspecialist training in both diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology and will join the team of 18 neuroradiologists including 6 neuro-interventional radiologists currently in post and 5 head and neck radiologists who provide a comprehensive neuroimaging service to the Trust.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, supporting about 2.5M people. It has a Regional Neurosciences Unit, a level one Trauma centre and a Hyperacute Stroke Unit with an NHSE approved mechanical Thrombectomy service located at The Royal London site. The Cyberknife Unit and PET service and the Heart Hospital are located at St Bartholomew's site.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register. Or the equivalent European qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in neuroradiology (diagnostic and neuro-intervention).
- Logbook of procedures with complication rates.
- Fellowship in neurointervention
- Ability to perform complex neuro-interventional radiological procedures
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system
- Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Training Expected
Essential
- Specialist training in radiology Subspecialty training in neuro interventional radiology
- Audit experience
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Portfolio of teaching material
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable work record
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working.
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of training in self development and management technique
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register. Or the equivalent European qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in neuroradiology (diagnostic and neuro-intervention).
- Logbook of procedures with complication rates.
- Fellowship in neurointervention
- Ability to perform complex neuro-interventional radiological procedures
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system
- Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation
- Simulated patient safety training
Training Expected
Essential
- Specialist training in radiology Subspecialty training in neuro interventional radiology
- Audit experience
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals
- Research grants Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Portfolio of teaching material
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable work record
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working.
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of training in self development and management technique
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).
