Consultant Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust invites a Consultant Radiologist with subspecialty in interventional neuroradiology to join its neurology and neurosurgery team. The role focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic neurointervention, including thrombectomy cover and on-call duties, with teaching and academic activities integrated into the post.

Applicants should hold FRCR or equivalent and be on the UK specialist register or have a CCT date within six months of interview.

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent.
• Completed specialist training with subspecialist training in interventional neuroradiology at a recognised centre.
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology for UK-trained doctors qualifying after 2015.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and treatment neurointervention.
• Thrombectomy cover in and out of hours (3 PA).
• On-call commitment on a 1 in 7 rota (3 sessions).
• Interventional sessions, averaging 2.75 PA, with more experienced colleague support initially.
• Diagnostic neuroradiology cover (1.5 to 2 PA).
• Attendance at clinical meetings, MDTs, clinics and patient administration.
• Supporting professional activities: CPD, teaching, audit, research and appraisal preparation (1.5 SPA minimum).
• Annual job planning and review, with objectives linked to service objectives.
• Flexible cross-cover of the neuroradiology service workflow as a group.
• Undergraduate and specialist trainee teaching.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Specialist training with subspecialist in interventional neuroradiology

CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology

Job description

This permanent replacement post sits in the neuroradiology department at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist neurology and neurosurgery hospital, within a team of seven interventionists. The core of the work is diagnostic and treatment neurointervention, plus 24/7 thrombectomy cover through a 1 in 7 on-call rota. The 10 PA job plan includes teaching for medical students and specialist trainees. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be on the specialist register, or have a CCT date within six months of interview.

What the job involves

• Diagnostic and treatment neurointervention
• Thrombectomy cover in and out of hours (3 PA)
• On-call commitment on a 1 in 7 rota (3 sessions)
• Interventional sessions, averaging 2.75 PA, with more experienced colleague support initially
• Diagnostic neuroradiology cover (1.5 to 2 PA)
• Attendance at clinical meetings, MDTs, clinics and patient administration
• Supporting professional activities: CPD, teaching, audit, research and appraisal preparation (1.5 SPA minimum)
• Annual job planning and review, with objectives linked to service objectives
• Flexible cross-cover of the neuroradiology service workflow as a group
• Undergraduate and specialist trainee teaching

What’s required

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent
• Completed specialist training with subspecialist training in interventional neuroradiology at a recognised centre
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology for UK-trained doctors qualifying after 2015

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC specialist register, or entry within 6 months of interview

Experience

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants

Skills & knowledge

• Organisational skills
• Leadership skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced disclosure, paid for by the candidate at £44

Other

• Full engagement with medical appraisal and revalidation

Nice to have

• Participation in a management training course
• Administrative roles during training
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database skills
• Proven track record in self-directed research relevant to neuroradiology
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals relevant to neuroradiology