Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Interventional Radiology Consultant post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post offering 10 programmed activities.
It is an exciting time to join our enthusiastic and dynamic Interventional Radiology team. At MKUH we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme that includes the building of a new Scanning Centre and implementation of a CDC programme.
The Interventional Radiology team has an excellent record in maintaining and exceeding targets. It is well known for its innovative approaches to delivering Interventional Radiology services and including patients in performance review.
The Interventional Radiology suite is situated in the main Imaging department and comprises two interventional rooms and one treatment room. The main room is equipped with a GE Alia installed in 2023; the second room is equipped with a Canon Ultimax. Both vascular and non-vascular examinations are undertaken within the department.
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, the general on-call rota, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in vascular intervention including endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease and a skill set of non-vascular interventions, including insertion of nephrostomy will be required. The appointee will also have general duties in radiology and will be required to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.
The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our trust values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package, including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS certification
- Post CCT IR Radiology fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
- Familiarity with voice activated reporting
- Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
- Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in IR procedures
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership and Management experience
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
- Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
- Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Awareness of NHS Constitution
- Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
- - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
- - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
- - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
- - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit
Standards
Essential
- High ethical standards
- Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Research
Essential
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS certification
- Post CCT IR Radiology fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
- Familiarity with voice activated reporting
- Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
- Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in IR procedures
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership and Management experience
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
- Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
- Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Awareness of NHS Constitution
- Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
- - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
- - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
- - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
- - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit
Standards
Essential
- High ethical standards
- Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Research
Essential
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust
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).
