Job summary
The successful applicant will be based predominantly at The Walton centre and to have a commitment to 7 sessions of Interventions. There will 3 sessions dedicated purely to academic and research activities.
On-call will be on a 1 in 5 for thrombectomy cover after the initial probationary period of approval at 6 weeks since the start of the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at The Walton Centre. The post holder will attend as necessary, the Clinical and MDT Meetings that occur at WCFT.
The proposed sessions will comprise
10 sessions in total
7 Direct Clinical Care
- 4 on average will be interventional sessions in the angio lab
- 1 of these will INR clinic
- 1 of these will be inpatient review of the patients and attendance at neurovascular MDT
- 1 of these will be for reporting and checking cases performed
3 sessions will be for academic/SPA activities
- 1 publication per quarter expected during fellowship
- Total of at least 1 peer reviewed publications
- 1 National or international presentation
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register
- Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCR
- Subspecialist Training in Interventional Neuro Radiology
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS junior doctors
Desirable
- Participation in a management training course
- Administrative roles during training
IT Skills
Desirable
- Word processing, spreadsheet and database computer skills
- Attendance at IT course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- A proven track record in self-directed research
Requirements
Essential
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamworking skills
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register
- Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCR
- Subspecialist Training in Interventional Neuro Radiology
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS junior doctors
Desirable
- Participation in a management training course
- Administrative roles during training
IT Skills
Desirable
- Word processing, spreadsheet and database computer skills
- Attendance at IT course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- A proven track record in self-directed research
Requirements
Essential
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamworking skills
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).
