Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague with a specialist interest in Genitourinary radiology or IR with an GU interest to join our team of 44 consultants. We are a dynamic and innovative department, and the applicant will be expected to provide acute and sub speciality imaging and have a strong interest in teaching. Portsmouth Hospital University NHS trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, providing acute and specialist services to a population of greater than 675,000 people. Portsmouth is part of the East branch of the Wessex specialist registrars training scheme, providing training to 20 specialist registrars. Portsmouth University NHS Trust is in partnership with the Isle of Wight and hosts the new Portsmouth Medical School.
Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside port, steeped in naval history and surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park. It is only 1.5 hours from London, close to two international airports and has ferry links to Europe and the Isle of Wight. There are exceptional schools in the region with very good OFSTED reports. Opportunity for both water and land based outdoor activities is exceptional, and working in Portsmouth offers an excellent work life balance.
To discuss the role in more detail please contact;
Dr Paula McParland, Clinical Director
p.mcparland@nhs.net
Dr Peter Osborn, Consultant Lead Musculoskeletal Radiologistpeter.osborn@nhs.net
All applicants are welcome to visit the department for a tour.
Main duties of the job
- Subspecialty interest in genitourinary and renal imaging or IR with an interest in uroradiology, to participate in all aspects of CT, MRI, US, image-guided biopsies simple fluoroscopy studies and GU and Renal MDTs.
- General work
- Acute in-patient cross sectional imaging
- Diagnostic rota supported by local trainees until midnight
- Outsourced CT midnight to 0900hrs
- Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hr, compensated with time in lieu. This should be taken within three months of the on-call date.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
- Provide training for the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees.
- The job comprises 8 direct clinical care and 2 supporting programme activities. One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working e.g. compressed job plan, four day working etc. Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new Uroradiology post is to join our team of subspecialty radiologists (currently 2 GU radiologists, 2 GU and interventional).
The department of urology includes 10 urologists, serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing cancer (prostate, bladder, ureteric and renal) and stone services. Portsmouth is leading center for robotic partial nephrectomy and provides teaching for both international and national surgeons. The radiology department has a specialist interest in urothelial malignancies. There are opportunities for both research and publication. The department provides a comprehensive Uroradiology Interventional service. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a major renal centre covering the majority of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent parts of Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire and Surrey and servicing a population of 2.2 million people. It is a major renal transplant unit performing over 100 transplants per year. It provides renal replacement for over 1500 patients per year via fistula access. There are 20 renal physicians and 6 renal transplant surgeons.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting one of the Uroradiology consultants via email.
Dr Nigel Cowan: nigel.cowan@nhs.net
Dr Prashant Menon:prashant.menon@nhs.net
Dr Pete Osborn: peter.osborn@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new Uroradiology post is to join our team of subspecialty radiologists (currently 2 GU radiologists, 2 GU and interventional).
The department of urology includes 10 urologists, serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing cancer (prostate, bladder, ureteric and renal) and stone services. Portsmouth is leading center for robotic partial nephrectomy and provides teaching for both international and national surgeons. The radiology department has a specialist interest in urothelial malignancies. There are opportunities for both research and publication. The department provides a comprehensive Uroradiology Interventional service. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a major renal centre covering the majority of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent parts of Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire and Surrey and servicing a population of 2.2 million people. It is a major renal transplant unit performing over 100 transplants per year. It provides renal replacement for over 1500 patients per year via fistula access. There are 20 renal physicians and 6 renal transplant surgeons.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting one of the Uroradiology consultants via email.
Dr Nigel Cowan: nigel.cowan@nhs.net
Dr Prashant Menon:prashant.menon@nhs.net
Dr Pete Osborn: peter.osborn@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- - Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
- - Subspecialty experience in genitourinary imaging
Desirable
- - Management course or experience.
- - Fellowship level training in genitourinary imaging.
- - Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.
Experience
Essential
- - Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in GU radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, MRI, CT including biopsies.
- - General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
- - Understanding of clinical risk management.
- - Evidence of teaching medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Desirable
- - Fellowship in Uroradiology.
- - Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.
Additional criteria
Essential
- <ul><li>Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.</li><li>Demonstrable basic management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management.</li><li>Computer literacy.</li></ul>
Desirable
- <ul><li>Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.</li><li>Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.</li><li>Advanced computer skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.</li></ul>
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- - Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
- - Subspecialty experience in genitourinary imaging
Desirable
- - Management course or experience.
- - Fellowship level training in genitourinary imaging.
- - Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.
Experience
Essential
- - Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in GU radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, MRI, CT including biopsies.
- - General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
- - Understanding of clinical risk management.
- - Evidence of teaching medical, radiographic and nursing staff.
Desirable
- - Fellowship in Uroradiology.
- - Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.
Additional criteria
Essential
- <ul><li>Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.</li><li>Demonstrable basic management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management.</li><li>Computer literacy.</li></ul>
Desirable
- <ul><li>Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.</li><li>Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.</li><li>Advanced computer skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.</li></ul>
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
