Job summary
We are looking for two outstanding clinicians wishing to actively develop Interventional Radiology at a Level 1 trauma hospital, support the centralisation of regional vascular services, and contribute to the expanding non-vascular IR workload in the spoke hospital, including hepatobiliary and oncology intervention.
There are many opportunities provided by working University Hospitals Sussex with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research, and high quality patient experience. A completely new hospital, including new state of the art IR department has opened in 2023, as part of the 3T development (Teaching, Tertiary services and Trauma). We have close working relationships with our referring colleagues to make a strong, growing, ambitious unit.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will contribute to a 1:9 regional IR on call rota and experience in embolisation techniques are essential. Demonstration of comprehensive IR training and experience will be expected. EVAR training can be provided on the job if required. Additional sub-speciality interests will be considered.
Sussex is also a great location to live near to the London Gatwick airport, seaside and South Downs and also has excellent schools nearby. It is also commuting distance to London for partners.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- MBBS or equivalent
- oFRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
Clinical Skills & Experienc
Essential
- oBroad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
- oExperience of interventional radiology
- oExperience of running MDMs
- oExtensive experience in vascular and non-vascular intervention (including EVAR and embolisation techniques)
- oExperience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
- oExperience in cross-sectional imaging and relevant subspecialist interest
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills:
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- MBBS or equivalent
- oFRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
Clinical Skills & Experienc
Essential
- oBroad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
- oExperience of interventional radiology
- oExperience of running MDMs
- oExtensive experience in vascular and non-vascular intervention (including EVAR and embolisation techniques)
- oExperience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
- oExperience in cross-sectional imaging and relevant subspecialist interest
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills:
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
