Consultant Radiologist (Interventional Radiology)

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join our current team of 21.2 WTE consultants. We are looking for a candidate with a specialist interest in Interventional Radiology. Full-time and part-time applications welcome.

The Trust has 3 sites, at Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital and is situated north of London with attractive surrounding countryside and excellent local schools and transport links.

Acute services are centralised on the Watford site and breast imaging at the St Albans site. There is an Acute Assessment Unit with 120 beds at the Watford site with dedicated imaging facilities. The successful candidates will be required to participate in the in hours on call rota (08:30-18:30) and at weekends (08:30-15:30) in providing a Consultant led service for the acute admissions at Watford General Hospital.

Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance in excess of £12,000(if required)

Interview Date: 17th August 2023

Main duties of the job

Consultant Radiologists with a sub-specialist interest in Interventional Radiology.

To support, develop and enhance interventional radiology at WHTHT including prostate artery embolization, thrombectomy for pulmonary thromboembolic disease & venous stenting and to actively lead on the promotion of this service.

To contribute to the high-quality consultant-led radiology service at WHTHT.

To support the extended hours AAU imaging service (currently 1:18). This entails weekend working in the Acute Admissions Unit.

To support other imaging development within WHTHT.

To contribute to research & development in radiology and other linked medical specialities.

To provide evidence-based care for all patients.

To have adhered to at all times appropriate clinical and quality standards.

To liaise effectively, and on a timely basis, with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.

To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

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Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-3827IR

Job locations

Radiology Medical SAHH

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post involves a commitment to all aspects of interventional radiology (both elective and emergent settings) including but not limited to:

Vascular (angiograms, angioplasty, endovascular management of aneurysms, embolization for bleeding)
Hepatobiliary (percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, biliary decompression, transgular liver biopsy)
Genitourinary (nephrostomy, ureteric stent insertion, testicular vein and uterine artery embolization)
Gastrointestinal (nutritional support such as gastrostomy, embolization for gastrointestinal haemorrhage)
General Intervention (biopsies and drainages

Watford General Hospital

To participate in the AAU rota during the normal working week of 08.30 18.30 (Monday-Friday)

To participate in non-emergency, diagnostic US, CT and MRI reporting

To support the extended hours acute imaging service in AAU on Weekends

Please see attached JD for detailed job responsibilities of the advertised post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post involves a commitment to all aspects of interventional radiology (both elective and emergent settings) including but not limited to:

Vascular (angiograms, angioplasty, endovascular management of aneurysms, embolization for bleeding)
Hepatobiliary (percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, biliary decompression, transgular liver biopsy)
Genitourinary (nephrostomy, ureteric stent insertion, testicular vein and uterine artery embolization)
Gastrointestinal (nutritional support such as gastrostomy, embolization for gastrointestinal haemorrhage)
General Intervention (biopsies and drainages

Watford General Hospital

To participate in the AAU rota during the normal working week of 08.30 18.30 (Monday-Friday)

To participate in non-emergency, diagnostic US, CT and MRI reporting

To support the extended hours acute imaging service in AAU on Weekends

Please see attached JD for detailed job responsibilities of the advertised post.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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