Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive full-time (1.0 WTE) interventional radiology (IR) Consultant to replace dropped sessions and one of the existing consultants moving into a management role.
The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen an established team, which will consist of thirteen interventional radiologists.
The post- holder will be working cross-site.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will join a team of 12 Interventional Radiology Consultants to offer both in- and out-hour IR service across Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's Hospitals.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in diagnostic and interventional radiology (IR), and will have experience in Vascular; endovascular aortic peripheral, renovascular interventions including dialysis access; Gastro-intestinal and /or urological interventions.
Ideally, the candidate will be able to perform a wide range of vascular interventions including EVAR, TEVAR, complex aortic and peripheral vascular workload as well as venous interventions to support the current demand at St Mary's Hospital.
Their Job plan will consist of a combination of IR and Diagnostic radiology sessions including contributing to inpatient and outpatient reporting as well as joining the oncall rota.
The appointee is also expected to support and participate in general departmental objectives which will involve a contribution to the general reporting activity of the department (cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound and plain films).
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Vascular; endovascular aortic peripheral, renovascular interventions including dialysis access; Gastro-intestinal and /or urological interventions.
Ideally the candidate will be able to perform aortic and peripheral arterial and venous interventions including EVARs and TEVARs to support the current demand at St Marys Hospital, although this is not an essential prerequisite.
The candidate will require experience in embolization to support the on-call service (eg .uterine artery embolization for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolizations etc.).
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Vascular; endovascular aortic peripheral, renovascular interventions including dialysis access; Gastro-intestinal and /or urological interventions.
Ideally the candidate will be able to perform aortic and peripheral arterial and venous interventions including EVARs and TEVARs to support the current demand at St Marys Hospital, although this is not an essential prerequisite.
The candidate will require experience in embolization to support the on-call service (eg .uterine artery embolization for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolizations etc.).
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (FRCR or equivalent)
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Ability to perform wide range of interventional procedures
- Experience in Endovascular aortic and peripheral arterial & Venous interventions
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (FRCR or equivalent)
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Ability to perform wide range of interventional procedures
- Experience in Endovascular aortic and peripheral arterial & Venous interventions
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
