Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive full-time (1.0 WTE) interventional radiology (IR) Consultant.
The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen an established team which will consist of sixteen interventional radiologists.
The post holder will be working across all three Imperial sites.
All consultants have a combination of fixed and flexible sessions to allow for robust coverage of all IR sessions across the Trust.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in diagnostic and interventional radiology (IR). The successful candidate will require experience in Gastro-intestinal, HPB and urological interventions. An interest in HPB intervention would be desirable but is not essential. The candidate should also be able to perform a wide range endovascular procedures including peripheral arterial and venous interventions and endovascular aortic repair to support the current service demand at St Mary's Hospital.
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT.
Interviews will take place Thursday 27th November in person.
Main duties of the job
The post will allow for improved IR resilience across all 3 sites which will enhance service delivery and thereby reduce waiting times whilst allowing for the successful candidate to develop their own specialist interests.
The post will be across all three Imperial sites with a combination of fixed sessions and flexible sessions.
The post holder will also be required to join an on-call rota for out of hours emergencies currently 1 in 8.
Assistance to the overall radiology team in the delivery of the cross-site "duty" rota which is in place to support rapid IP/ED reporting performance and trainee supervision.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to training and research, as well as to work with the Divisional team to help manage the service.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full time contract (Total of 10 PAs of activity) to comprise the following:
Clinical Activities: 8 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week. One Revalidation SPA (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research). 0.75 SPA for additional activities, 0.25 for educational supervisor roles (EPA)
On-call: An additional 2PAs for on-call.
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Non-vascular: Gastro-intestinal, HPB and urological interventions.
Vascular: aortic and peripheral, reno-vascular interventions including dialysis access
The candidate will require experience in embolisation to support the on-call service (e.g. uterine artery embolisation for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolisation etc.).
An interest in HPB intervention would be desirable but not essential.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full time contract (Total of 10 PAs of activity) to comprise the following:
Clinical Activities: 8 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week. One Revalidation SPA (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research). 0.75 SPA for additional activities, 0.25 for educational supervisor roles (EPA)
On-call: An additional 2PAs for on-call.
The applicant will have experience in some or all of the following techniques:
Non-vascular: Gastro-intestinal, HPB and urological interventions.
Vascular: aortic and peripheral, reno-vascular interventions including dialysis access
The candidate will require experience in embolisation to support the on-call service (e.g. uterine artery embolisation for post-partum haemorrhage, GI bleeding, trauma embolisation etc.).
An interest in HPB intervention would be desirable but not essential.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Ability to perform wide range of interventional procedures
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at locum consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in interventional radiology
- Ability to perform wide range of interventional procedures
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post-graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at locum consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
