Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of consultant non-vascular interventional radiologist. The post is to assist the existing interventional radiologists in providing the expanding variety and number of procedures. There will also be a significant diagnostic component to the post, both acute and elective, including support for the on-call rota. The ethos of the department is to provide an excellent patient experience through team work, both internally and with our clinical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the highest clinical standards in non-vascular interventional radiology
Contribute to the diagnostic on-call rota
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at monthly directorate and weekly Radiologists meetings.
Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all consultants) and revalidation. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
Active involvement in audit and research
The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Support the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching commitments of the department
Any other appropriate duties which may be required
About us
The Radiology service encompasses the departments at James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. As part of the Teesside Community Diagnostic Centre collaboration there are also scanners at the Stockton Hub and Redcar Hospital spoke site. We also provide imaging, plain film and ultrasound, at five smaller units across the region.
There are over 300 people working within the department. These include 21 consultant radiologists, 15 radiology SpRs, 120 radiographers, 40 advanced practitioners and 13 nurses.
The combined imaging facilities consist of 8 CT scanners (2 dual source), 6 MRI (including a 3T), 17 ultrasound rooms, 3 fluoroscopy rooms and 2 hybrid endovascular suite. There is also an on-site PET-CT, SPECT-CT and gamma camera.
The Centre has its own four bed and two recliner Day Unit with a supporting team of skilled nurses and radiographers to support patient intervention and diagnostic procedures.
Our team of Consultant Radiologists work together and closely with other clinical colleagues. Weekly MDTs and clinical meetings are held across all specialties to promote best practice and patient outcomes. We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague to join this team and help expand and develop the Radiology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. A typical 10 PA job plan will include 2 sessions of SPA. The DCC will consist of (not exclusively) interventional sessions, reporting relevant imaging, case preparation, patient counselling and MDT cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. A typical 10 PA job plan will include 2 sessions of SPA. The DCC will consist of (not exclusively) interventional sessions, reporting relevant imaging, case preparation, patient counselling and MDT cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification
- relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- experience across breadth of non-vascular interventional procedures
- experience of diagnostic radiology to support their interventional practice and acute reporting
- evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- evidence of research or innovative service development
management and administration experience
Essential
- ability to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- evidence of management and administration experience
- management training
- success in obtaining funding for research
teaching and training experiences
Essential
- experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- teaching skills/experience
personal attributes
Essential
- flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- commitment to good team working and relationships
- enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- hold a current and in date driving licence or provides assurance of alternative means of transport
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- full GMC registration
- FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification
- relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- experience across breadth of non-vascular interventional procedures
- experience of diagnostic radiology to support their interventional practice and acute reporting
- evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- evidence of research or innovative service development
management and administration experience
Essential
- ability to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- evidence of management and administration experience
- management training
- success in obtaining funding for research
teaching and training experiences
Essential
- experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- teaching skills/experience
personal attributes
Essential
- flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- commitment to good team working and relationships
- enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- hold a current and in date driving licence or provides assurance of alternative means of transport
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).
