Consultant Radiologist with an interest in diagnostic Neuroradiology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imaging Service at University Hospitals of Leicester is seeking an experienced neuroradiology consultant based mainly at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The role focuses on diagnostic neuroradiology, neuro-oncology imaging, and emergency neuro-imaging, with involvement in stroke, pituitary, spine and head and neck imaging.

The post includes weekend on-call on a one-in-eleven rota and opportunities for home working.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent.
• FRCR or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake programmed diagnostic neuroradiology activity.
• Provide neuro-oncology imaging and attend the associated multidisciplinary meeting.
• Support emergency neuro-imaging across the trust, including mechanical thrombectomy and transfer to the hub centre.
• Join the neuroradiology on-call rota and support weekend neuro-imaging for the Imaging and Medical Physics CBU.
• Support imaging in stroke, pituitary, spine, ophthalmology and head and neck specialties.
• Liaise with and attend specialist meetings with stroke and neurology services.
• Supervise junior medical staff.
• Train Specialist Registrars on the East Midlands Deanery radiology scheme, with wider regional teaching.
• Supervise, train and support reporting radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff.
• Participate in audit, REALM, research, teaching and administration.
• Cover colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Take part in service development and business planning with consultants, the CMG, GPs and commissioners.

Skills

Neuroradiology

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Teaching

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research appraisal

Staff supervision

Education

MB BS

FRCR

Job description

This new consultant post sits in the Imaging Service at University Hospitals of Leicester, based mainly at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The work centres on diagnostic neuroradiology, emergency neuro-imaging and neuro-oncology, with support for stroke, pituitary, spine and head and neck imaging. Weekend on-call on a one-in-eleven rota is part of the role, with home working open to all consultants. Candidates must have completed neuroradiology subspecialty training and be accredited, or eligible for the Specialist Register within six months of interview.

What the job involves

• Undertake programmed diagnostic neuroradiology activity, developing the service where it meets local need and trust plans
• Provide neuro-oncology imaging and attend the associated multidisciplinary meeting
• Support emergency neuro-imaging across the trust, including mechanical thrombectomy and transfer to the hub centre at QMC Nottingham
• Join the neuroradiology on-call rota and support weekend neuro-imaging for the Imaging and Medical Physics CBU
• Support imaging in stroke, pituitary, spine, ophthalmology and head and neck specialties
• Liaise with and attend specialist meetings with stroke and neurology services
• Supervise junior medical staff
• Train Specialist Registrars on the East Midlands Deanery (South) radiology scheme, with wider regional teaching available
• Supervise, train and support reporting radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff
• Participate in audit, REALM, research, teaching and administration
• Cover colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
• Take part in service development and business planning with consultants, the CMG, GPs and commissioners

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• Fully accredited for higher specialist training, or eligible for the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview

Experience

• Fully trained in neuroradiology
• Experience of medical audit and quality improvement work
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate learners

Skills & knowledge

• Sound clinical judgement and clear, logical analytical thinking
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and with clinicians in acute services
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to appraise research critically