Job summary
This is a full-time locum appointment in Interventional Radiology at University College London Hospitals. The post-holder will work closely with the existing team of Consultant Radiologists to develop and enhance the imaging service which the Department provides.
The post-holder must have subspecialty experience in Interventional Radiology, as well as general / oncology cross sectional radiology, to support the delivery of the Interventional Radiology and Oncology services, at UCH. The Radiology Department is very active in both teaching and research and the post-holder would be expected to participate in these.
Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the Interventional Radiology team of 7 Consultant Radiologists. The main duties of this post are as follows:
Perform all aspects of Interventional Radiology
Develop the Interventional Radiology service under the guidance of the clinical leads.
Participate in teaching and training
Participate in audit
Participate in the Interventional Radiology on-call service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Interventional Radiology team comprises: Dr Joe Brookes, Dr Graham Munneke, Dr An Ngo, Dr Jowad (George) Raja, Dr Conrad Von Stempel, Dr Julian Hague and Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal. In additional the post-holder will be working closely with the interventional radiology team (Dr Steve Bandula and Dr Miles Walkden) and seven uro-radiologists who participate in the interventional work. There is a strong training element with rotating senior and junior registrars.
UCLH provides a full vascular radiology service in collaboration with the sector vascular hub at the Royal Free Hospital. The team operate a 24/7, 365 on-call service and local MDT providing support to Vascular surgery, Cancer (venous access, Chemo and radio embolisation of tumours) Womens Health (fibroid embolisation, Pelvic congestion, varicose veins), Mens Health (prostate embolisation, varicocele embolisation), Endocrinology (sampling, diabetic foot). The interventional oncology service (IOS) encompasses liver directed therapies and a large CT guided ablation service including: cryo, microwave and irreversible electorporation ablation for a range of primary and secondary tumour types. There is a dedicated weekly MDT and clinic for IOS patients. There are monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
Research
The radiology and breast units are active in research and participate in a number of ongoing clinical trials.
Equipment
At the UCH site there are 2 x Interventional Rooms (Philips) and 1 x Vascular Access suite. At the Westmoreland Street site interventional radiology takes place within the main theatre suite.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board. Imaging Division.
Direct Clinical Care Activities:
The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the Interventional Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead.
Summary Job Plan: see Job Description for full details
Monday. All day interventional at UCH
Tuesday. Morning SPA session (off-site) and time for cross sessional reporting to support the vascular and interventional oncology work.
Wednesday. Morning interventional radiology session and afternoon intervention and interventional CT list.
Thursday. No scheduled work.
Friday. Morning IR at UCH. Afternoon IR at UCH or Westmoreland Streer Hospital
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Interventional Radiology team comprises: Dr Joe Brookes, Dr Graham Munneke, Dr An Ngo, Dr Jowad (George) Raja, Dr Conrad Von Stempel, Dr Julian Hague and Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal. In additional the post-holder will be working closely with the interventional radiology team (Dr Steve Bandula and Dr Miles Walkden) and seven uro-radiologists who participate in the interventional work. There is a strong training element with rotating senior and junior registrars.
UCLH provides a full vascular radiology service in collaboration with the sector vascular hub at the Royal Free Hospital. The team operate a 24/7, 365 on-call service and local MDT providing support to Vascular surgery, Cancer (venous access, Chemo and radio embolisation of tumours) Womens Health (fibroid embolisation, Pelvic congestion, varicose veins), Mens Health (prostate embolisation, varicocele embolisation), Endocrinology (sampling, diabetic foot). The interventional oncology service (IOS) encompasses liver directed therapies and a large CT guided ablation service including: cryo, microwave and irreversible electorporation ablation for a range of primary and secondary tumour types. There is a dedicated weekly MDT and clinic for IOS patients. There are monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
Research
The radiology and breast units are active in research and participate in a number of ongoing clinical trials.
Equipment
At the UCH site there are 2 x Interventional Rooms (Philips) and 1 x Vascular Access suite. At the Westmoreland Street site interventional radiology takes place within the main theatre suite.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board. Imaging Division.
Direct Clinical Care Activities:
The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the Interventional Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead.
Summary Job Plan: see Job Description for full details
Monday. All day interventional at UCH
Tuesday. Morning SPA session (off-site) and time for cross sessional reporting to support the vascular and interventional oncology work.
Wednesday. Morning interventional radiology session and afternoon intervention and interventional CT list.
Thursday. No scheduled work.
Friday. Morning IR at UCH. Afternoon IR at UCH or Westmoreland Streer Hospital
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in Interventional Radiology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of Interventional Radiology, both interventional and non-interventional, adult Cross sectional reporting.
- Acute and general diagnostic imaging.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Good organisational and management skills.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS. Computing and IT skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in Interventional Radiology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of Interventional Radiology, both interventional and non-interventional, adult Cross sectional reporting.
- Acute and general diagnostic imaging.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Good organisational and management skills.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS. Computing and IT skills
Desirable
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).
