Job summary
UHP currently employ 4 FTE Interventional Neuroradiology consultants and a specialty doctor training to deliver Mechanical Thrombectomy. The service is expanding to deliver a mechanical thrombectomy service and 24-hour service for stroke.
This post is to recruit the 5th interventional neuroradiology consultant who will require a full range of skills in complex aneurysm work and mechanical thrombectomy to work as part of a team of 5wte interventional neuroradiologists who can perform a full range of INR treatments and a stroke thrombectomist who provides less complex INR procedures, diagnostic neuroradiology on call and reporting.
Main duties of the job
This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. Post-holders will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services including inpatient cover, reporting and clinical meetings. The post holders will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.
Post holders will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.
The posts will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.
Post holders are expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.
Post holders will be required to comply with Trust Policies notably job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.
The programs shown could be subject to modification, in agreement with post holders and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.
Post holders will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants. Successful candidates will participate in providing 7-day Mechanical thrombectomy and intracranial aneurysm treatment services.
The Directorate supports any research interests of the post-holders in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D with an expectation to actively participate in the department's audit and clinical governance program.
About us
Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth's stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.
The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E. There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners,2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms. There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. The post-holder will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services such as inpatient cover, reporting and a share of clinical meetings. The post holder will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.
The post holder will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.
The post will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.
The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. The post-holder will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services such as inpatient cover, reporting and a share of clinical meetings. The post holder will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.
The post holder will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.
The post will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.
The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
- CCT in Radiology and entry on Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to requirement for gaining UK CCT in radiology
- Further sub-specialist training in diagnostic and interventional radiology
- Experience in interventional neuroradiology procedures including stroke thrombectomy
- Experience in adult neuroimaging
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of both emergency and routine neuroradiological situations
- Ability to supervise radiology specialty trainees across a broad range of neuroimaging
- Able to participate in interventional neuroradiology on-call rota
Desirable
- Experience in vertebral augmentation procedures and spinal biopsies
- Experience in brain and spinal AVM treatments
- Experience in spectroscopy, functional imaging and other advanced neuroimaging techniques
Research and clinical audit
Essential
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Completion of clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to undertake basic science research
- Ability to lead research team
- Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well presented CV
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work in a team
- Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Leadership Qualities
Desirable
- Information Technology Skills
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities ay local, regional or national level
Management
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to participate in department, directorate and trust management
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Experience in medical management
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
- Ability to move between sites if required
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
- CCT in Radiology and entry on Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to requirement for gaining UK CCT in radiology
- Further sub-specialist training in diagnostic and interventional radiology
- Experience in interventional neuroradiology procedures including stroke thrombectomy
- Experience in adult neuroimaging
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of both emergency and routine neuroradiological situations
- Ability to supervise radiology specialty trainees across a broad range of neuroimaging
- Able to participate in interventional neuroradiology on-call rota
Desirable
- Experience in vertebral augmentation procedures and spinal biopsies
- Experience in brain and spinal AVM treatments
- Experience in spectroscopy, functional imaging and other advanced neuroimaging techniques
Research and clinical audit
Essential
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Completion of clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to undertake basic science research
- Ability to lead research team
- Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well presented CV
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work in a team
- Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Leadership Qualities
Desirable
- Information Technology Skills
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities ay local, regional or national level
Management
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to participate in department, directorate and trust management
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Experience in medical management
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
- Ability to move between sites if required
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).
