Job summary
We are excited to advertise a full time Interventional Radiologist post in Radiology services at University College London Hospitals, based in the Radiology Department at UCH. The post-holder must have subspecialty experience in interventional radiology, as well as general / oncology cross sectional radiology, in order to support the delivery of the radiology services at UCH. The Radiology Department is very active in both teaching and research, and the post-holder would be expected to participate in these.
The post includes 2 research sessions per week, funded for 2 years. It is expected that the successful applicant would use this time to develop a portfolio of clinical research within interventional radiology. The post-holder would also be supported to apply for further funding to continue with a career as a medical academic in IR. Doctoral level research degree (MD/PhD) should be in progress or completed. An established track record in research would be desirable. The post-holder would work with the academic department at UCL Centre for Medical Imaging (CMI). This is a tremendous opportunity for an early-career researcher, who could use this as a platform to launch their academic career.
The successful appointment will be working with a team of consultants who specialise in Interventional radiology.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with the existing team of Consultant Radiologists to develop and enhance the imaging service which the Department provides to acute, outpatient and inpatient services and strengthen the reporting profile of the Department.
The post holder will deliver high-quality consultant-level interventional radiology care within a major London teaching hospital, contributing to elective and emergency services and managing complex cases within a multidisciplinary setting. They will demonstrate advanced procedural expertise, sound clinical judgement and a strong commitment to patient safety, governance and service excellence.
A key component of the role is leadership in academic interventional radiology. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in clinical research, including the development and delivery of research studies, contribution to grant activity, and dissemination of research through publication and presentation. They will support the academic development of trainees and students through teaching, supervision and mentorship, and contribute to an environment that integrates research with clinical practice.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post holder will show the ability to balance clinical excellence with academic productivity, working collaboratively to drive innovation, service development and evidence-based practice within interventional radiology.
The balance between direct clinical care activities and supporting programmed activities will be agreed with the successful candidate as part of the initial job planning process.
The successful applicant will also take part in the interventional radiology on call rota.
Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT.
The post holder will join the UCLH interventional radiology team. The team is made up of eight consultant radiologists, Dr Jowad Raja, Dr Graham Munneke, Dr Conrad Von Stempel, Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal, Dr Miles Walkden, Dr Julian Hague, Dr Jocelyn Brookes and Dr An Ngo.The interventional radiology team is part of the larger UCLH radiology department, with 60 consultant radiologists.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board.
The Imaging Division is made up of two separate departments, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. There is a Divisional management team, including a Divisional Clinical Director, a Divisional Manager and a Matron for the Division (shared with GI services). Nuclear Medicine is a tertiary referral unit, undertaking the full range of Nuclear Medicine tests, including PET/CT and PET/MR. Radiology forms the larger element of the Division, and is made up of a number of sub-specialty teams, which reflect the case mix of the wider Trust.
The main duties of this post are as follows:
Ability to perform most aspects of vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology, including uro-radiology and HPB.
Develop the academic IR service under the guidance of the clinical lead and DCD.
Participate in teaching and training
Participate in audit
Contribute to clinical research via the UCL Centre for Medical Imaging.
The post-holder must have subspecialty experience in Interventional Radiology, as well as general / oncology cross sectional radiology, to support the delivery of services, at UCH. The Radiology Department is very active in both teaching and research and the post-holder would be expected to participate in these.
The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the IR Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead. The post carries a requirement for IR on-call service. Currently this is a 1 in 7 rota (with prospective cover) and attracts a 2 PA supplement.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post holder will show the ability to balance clinical excellence with academic productivity, working collaboratively to drive innovation, service development and evidence-based practice within interventional radiology.
The balance between direct clinical care activities and supporting programmed activities will be agreed with the successful candidate as part of the initial job planning process.
The successful applicant will also take part in the interventional radiology on call rota.
Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT.
The post holder will join the UCLH interventional radiology team. The team is made up of eight consultant radiologists, Dr Jowad Raja, Dr Graham Munneke, Dr Conrad Von Stempel, Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal, Dr Miles Walkden, Dr Julian Hague, Dr Jocelyn Brookes and Dr An Ngo.The interventional radiology team is part of the larger UCLH radiology department, with 60 consultant radiologists.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director. The post is within Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board.
The Imaging Division is made up of two separate departments, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. There is a Divisional management team, including a Divisional Clinical Director, a Divisional Manager and a Matron for the Division (shared with GI services). Nuclear Medicine is a tertiary referral unit, undertaking the full range of Nuclear Medicine tests, including PET/CT and PET/MR. Radiology forms the larger element of the Division, and is made up of a number of sub-specialty teams, which reflect the case mix of the wider Trust.
The main duties of this post are as follows:
Ability to perform most aspects of vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology, including uro-radiology and HPB.
Develop the academic IR service under the guidance of the clinical lead and DCD.
Participate in teaching and training
Participate in audit
Contribute to clinical research via the UCL Centre for Medical Imaging.
The post-holder must have subspecialty experience in Interventional Radiology, as well as general / oncology cross sectional radiology, to support the delivery of services, at UCH. The Radiology Department is very active in both teaching and research and the post-holder would be expected to participate in these.
The post-holder will work together with multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide the IR Radiology services within the Department and to ensure development of the service under the guidance of the clinical lead. The post carries a requirement for IR on-call service. Currently this is a 1 in 7 rota (with prospective cover) and attracts a 2 PA supplement.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in Interventional Radiology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of Interventional Radiology, both interventional and non-interventional, adult Cross sectional reporting.
- Acute and general diagnostic imaging.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Good organisational and management skills.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
- Computing and IT skills
- Higher Research degree (PhD, MD)
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year of recognised sub specialty training in Interventional Radiology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform all aspects of Interventional Radiology, both interventional and non-interventional, adult Cross sectional reporting.
- Acute and general diagnostic imaging.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good knowledge of imaging techniques in related diseases.
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Good organisational and management skills.
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
- Computing and IT skills
- Higher Research degree (PhD, MD)
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
