Consultant Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Investors in People status

Outstanding Trust rating (CQC)

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool seeks a Consultant in Neuroradiology with a special interest in neurointervention to join a 24/7 thrombectomy service and a dedicated team.

The post requires full GMC registration, FRCR (or equivalent), and evidence of subspecialty neuroradiology training; CCT date within six months is acceptable. The role includes diagnostic neuroradiology, MDT participation, teaching, audits, and professional appraisal.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and FRCR (or equivalent).
• Evidence of neuroradiology subspecialty training.
• Be entered on the specialist register or have an expected CCT date within six months.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care in neurointervention including diagnostic and therapeutic neuroradiology.
• Attend clinical meetings, MDTs, clinics and patient administration; provide on-call coverage.
• Contribute to CPD, teaching, audit, research and annual appraisal.

Skills

Neuroradiology

Neurointervention

On-call experience

Teaching & CPD

Education

FRCR or equivalent

GMC registration

Specialist neuroradiology training

Job description

10 PA's in total

8.5 Direct Clinical Care of which 2.75 on average will be interventional sessions and 3 PA to cover in and out of hours thrombectomy cover. Depending upon experience the appointee may be involved in additional sessions with a more experienced colleague initially.

1.5 Supporting Professional Activities

Direct clinical care activities will include neurointervention (both diagnostic and treatment.) It also includes attendance of clinical meetings, MDTs, patient administration, clinics and on-call. There is a small (1.5 -2 PA) of diagnostic neuroradiology cover.

Supporting professional activities will include continuing professional development, teaching, audit, research, and preparation for professional annual appraisal.

The exact contents of the job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate after appointment. The job plan will be subject to annual review and may be altered by negotiation in response to the changing requirements of the neuroradiology service in light of changing demand or retirements.

The Job Plan outline for this post will consist of 10 PAs. There is also an on-call commitment which will be 1 in 7(3 session allocated for this). As part of future job planning it is possible that some part may need to start earlier or finish later if the service requires. Currently the 7 interventionists provide 24/7 thrombectomy and ad hoc weekend coiling cover particularly over Bank Holidays.

The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant contract. The successful applicant must have full GMC registration, possess FRCR (or equivalent), have completed specialist training and be entered on the specialist register of the GMC (or have an expected CCT date within six months of the interview). The applicant should have evidence of suitable neuroradiology subspecialty training.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.