Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time position in The Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for two talented and motivated individuals to join our friendly multidisciplinary team and to support the ongoing workload of interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology services in one of London's premiere Teaching Hospital Trusts. A recognised fellowship or appropriate consultant experience in interventional neuroradiology is a requirement as is the ability to undertake work in all aspects of acute adult neurointervention including acute stroke.
Candidates must hold full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving their CCT in Clinical Radiology at the time of interview. Essential qualifications for this post include at least 18 months subspecialty training in neuroradiology in a recognised centre. The post is offered on a whole-time basis (10 Programmed Activities, on-call 1 in 6 for interventional neuroradiology.) Applications for a part-time appointment will be considered.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to take part in departmental governance and training of interventional and diagnostic specialist trainees. Expertise in spinal interventions and management of head and neck vascular malformations will be an essential.
The successful candidate will join a team of 21 adult diagnostic neuroradiologists and work within a team of 5 adult neurointerventionalists. He or she will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department. Two new biplane angiography rooms and a new CT scanner have recently been installed as part of a major ongoing refurbishment and redevelopment of the department. The department is also equipped with three 3T MR, one 1.5T MRI and an Interventional MRI suite. The department supports Gamma knife surgery on site.
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of subspecialty training in neuroradiology (interventional and diagnostic) in a recognised centre or within 6 months of completion if not yet on CCT register
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Skills in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology.
Desirable
- Nerve root and facet injections
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Defined track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable record in imaging research
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of subspecialty training in neuroradiology (interventional and diagnostic) in a recognised centre or within 6 months of completion if not yet on CCT register
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Skills in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology.
Desirable
- Nerve root and facet injections
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Defined track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable record in imaging research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
