Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join the Department of Neuroradiology based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle City Centre. There are 14 Consultant Neuroradiologists working within the Department which forms part of the Directorate of Neurosciences which houses Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology and the highly specialised national mitochondrial service, providing a comprehensive, specialist service to a population of approximately 2.4 million across the North East and Cumbria.
The appointee will join the interventional neuroradiology service in Newcastle which has national and international reputation for being originator or major contributor to neuro-interventional trials e.g. ISAT, TOPSAT, PISTE, etc currently with a current team of four experienced and motivated interventional neuroradiologists and an academic professor. The Trust has a fully approved and resourced plan for delivery of mechanical thrombectomy which will be rolled out in a phased manner in line with recruitment over the next 1-2 years, ultimately aiming to offer a 24-hour service. Through the highly regarded Boston Scientific neuro-interventional fellowship, the department has trained a number of eminent interventional neuroradiologists in the country, and the new appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to the department's training programme.
Main duties of the job
The department provides a Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Spinal Intervention service to the clinicians within the Trust. It also supports many Regional Services such as the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Service based at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. We are core members of 12 MDTs such covering Stroke, Vascular, Adult & Paediatric Neuro-oncology, Paediatric neurology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Pituitary among others.
We have a large spinal intervention service with theatre lists 5 days a week. We deliver image guided disc biopsies, verebroplasty, glue injections to treat spinal CSF leaks, CT myelograms, nerve root injections etc. Clinical Neurosciences in Newcastle is an integrated directorate with excellent surgical and medical facilities and strong links between the departments.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity, please contact either of the joint heads of department, Drs. Joanna Perthen and Julie Hall (Joanna.perthen@nhs.net ; julie.hall6@nhs.net ) and/or Dr Rajeev Padmanabhan (lead for interventional neuroradiology) rajeev.padmanabhan1@nhs.net
Closing Date: 27 July 2023
Interview Date: 10 August 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based at the Regional Neurosciences Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary. The post holder will provide interventional neuroradiology services both in- and out-of-hours and will contribute to the diagnostic neuroradiology service in hours . The successful candidate will be able to develop a sub-specialty interest in their chosen field or aligned with the interests of the department. The Department of Neuroradiology in Newcastle is one of the foremost in the country with a high national profile, active research involvement and is renowned for clinical excellence. The department is also well known for both its Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology services, both of which have national and international reputations. The Interventional Neuroradiology service has embarked on an ambitious programme of expansion with the appointment of consultants, neuroradiographers and neuro-interventional nurses to deliver a mechanical thrombectomy service which will be rolled out to the north-east region in a phased manner. The department has a well-established reputation for complex neuro-interventional work including aneurysm, AVM tumour embolisation procedures. The new appointee will be expected to contribute to these services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based at the Regional Neurosciences Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary. The post holder will provide interventional neuroradiology services both in- and out-of-hours and will contribute to the diagnostic neuroradiology service in hours . The successful candidate will be able to develop a sub-specialty interest in their chosen field or aligned with the interests of the department. The Department of Neuroradiology in Newcastle is one of the foremost in the country with a high national profile, active research involvement and is renowned for clinical excellence. The department is also well known for both its Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology services, both of which have national and international reputations. The Interventional Neuroradiology service has embarked on an ambitious programme of expansion with the appointment of consultants, neuroradiographers and neuro-interventional nurses to deliver a mechanical thrombectomy service which will be rolled out to the north-east region in a phased manner. The department has a well-established reputation for complex neuro-interventional work including aneurysm, AVM tumour embolisation procedures. The new appointee will be expected to contribute to these services.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR or a Postgraduate qualification of similar seniority.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, (or for UK trainees entry expected within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent in relevant area
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 6 years' training in clinical radiology including two years' training in interventional neuroradiology.
- Ability to offer an expert neuroradiology opinion.
Desirable
- Experience of a specialist fellowship in interventional neuroradiology.
- Experience in mechanical thrombectomy techniques
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last three years as first author.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR or a Postgraduate qualification of similar seniority.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, (or for UK trainees entry expected within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent in relevant area
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 6 years' training in clinical radiology including two years' training in interventional neuroradiology.
- Ability to offer an expert neuroradiology opinion.
Desirable
- Experience of a specialist fellowship in interventional neuroradiology.
- Experience in mechanical thrombectomy techniques
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last three years as first author.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
