Consultant Radiologist - Interventional Radiology
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
The post-holder is expected to help grow the number and variety of IR procedures being performed at WHTHT new IR unit, help establish new services such as prostate artery embolisation, thrombectomy for pulmonary thromboembolic disease and management of venous disease such as veneplasty & stenting. The post-holder will also be expected to support the vascular interventional radiology meetings.
The position may involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments may involve a 1 in 18 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.
Furthermore, plans are underway to established a dedicated IR on-call rota when there are enough interventional radiologists and the post-holder will be able to transfer from the general on-call rota to support the IR rota.
Main duties of the job
Extensive experience in general and interventional radiology
Knowledge of NHS complaints system
Record of incident and near miss reporting
Presentation skills
Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Audit experience
Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-A-1114
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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