Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive, full-time (1.0 WTE) Interventional Radiology (IR) Consultant.
The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen an established IR team which will eventually consist of fourteen interventional radiologists. The post- holder will be working cross-site.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in diagnostic and interventional radiology and will have experience in the following techniques: general vascular and endovascular procedures, reno-vascular interventions including dialysis access, Gastro-intestinal, HPB and urological interventions.
The candidate will require experience in embolization to support the on-call service (e.g, GI bleeding, trauma embolization, uterine artery embolization for post-partum haemorrhage etc.).
The candidate should be able to perform peripheral arterial and venous interventions including to support the current service demand at St Mary's Hospital.
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).
Rapid access to imaging and scan turnaround times, whilst delivering a safe and high quality service are key priorities.
A further key objective of the directorate is to provide robust radiology trainee supervision and it is anticipated that the post holder will make an active contribution to this.
Main duties of the job
The post will allow for improved IR service resilience which will enhance service delivery thereby reducing waiting times for the renal vascular service at HH, cancer services on both sites and the urology service at CXH.
There is an expansion of the small tumour ablation service which is being developed across all sites with an opportunity to be involved in the ablation service. This will improve waiting times for treatment of small cancers, improve 18 week RTT performance and so the quality of patient care. This is also a Cancer Services priority.
Assistance to the overall radiology team in the delivery of the cross-site "duty" rota which is in place to support rapid IP/ED reporting performance and trainee supervision.
The post will be split between Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals with some flexible working at St Mary's Hospital as required. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the general reporting work in the department, including CT/MRI and plain radiographs. The post holder will also be required to join an on-call rota for out of hour's emergencies.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to training and research, as well as to work with the Divisional team to help manage the service.
The post holder will also be required to join an on-call rota for out of hour's emergencies.
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology and be on the GMC Speciality Register or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT
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
Whole-time contract (Total of 10 PAs of activity) to comprise the following:
Clinical Activities: 8 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week. One Core SPA (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research). 0.75 SPA for additional activities, 0.25 for educational supervisor roles (EPA)
The Consultant IR team is currently transitioning to a more flexible working week to allow for more robust coverage of all IR sessions across the Trust. A number of IR sessions will be fixed and others to be worked flexibly depending on colleague leave
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Vascular: endovascular - aortic and peripheral, reno-vascular interventions including dialysis access. Non-vascular: Gastro-intestinal, HPB and 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 (e.g. uterine artery embolization for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolization 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
Whole-time contract (Total of 10 PAs of activity) to comprise the following:
Clinical Activities: 8 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week. One Core SPA (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research). 0.75 SPA for additional activities, 0.25 for educational supervisor roles (EPA)
The Consultant IR team is currently transitioning to a more flexible working week to allow for more robust coverage of all IR sessions across the Trust. A number of IR sessions will be fixed and others to be worked flexibly depending on colleague leave
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Vascular: endovascular - aortic and peripheral, reno-vascular interventions including dialysis access. Non-vascular: Gastro-intestinal, HPB and 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 (e.g. uterine artery embolization for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolization 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).
