Consultant Radiologist with interest in Non-Vascular Intervention
2 days ago
Norwich
A new Consultant Radiologist post with a non-vascular interventional interest at Hywel Dda University Health Board, one of 24 consultants in its radiology department. The role mixes general radiology with image-guided biopsies and drain insertions, plus duty rotas and out-of-hours on-call. Around 2.5 wte already do non-vascular work, and joint working with neighbouring boards may suit those with vascular experience. Full-time or less than full-time applications are welcome, and sub-specialty fellowship-level training is required. • Carry out non-vascular interventions under fluoroscopic, ultrasound and CT guidance, both therapeutic and diagnostic, • Perform biopsies of the head and neck, lung, liver, omentum, retroperitoneum and soft tissue, • Insert temporary and permanent chest and abdominal drains, for example for cholecystectomy, nephrostomy and DJ ureteric stenting, • Contribute actively to MDT meetings, • Take part in the daytime Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning, including cross-cover from the base site, • Join the new internal out-of-hours on-call rota as the service moves in-house, • Complete cross-site reporting and emergency cover across the four main hospital sites, on site or remotely from home, • Provide general diagnostic radiology alongside interventional work, • Help develop and shape radiology services for the local population, • Travel occasionally to other acute hospital sites as service needs require, • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support, • Sub-specialty training to UK consultant sub-specialist level, fellowship or equivalent experience, where a sub-specialty interest is required, • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, • On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR or European Community Rights) or CCT due within six months of interview, • Broad-based experience within radiology, • Demonstrable expertise across a wide range of non-vascular interventions, • Core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post, • Experience of leading a team, • Critically assessing learning requirements for self and others, • Organising teaching programmes for all staff groups and willingness to teach all grades of multidisciplinary staff, • Current knowledge of research and best practice, keeping up to date, and using clinical guidelines appropriately, • Communicating research evidence in a meaningful way, • Understanding of clinical governance and participation in clinical audit or quality improvement, • Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and taking appropriate responsibility, • Applying equality and diversity legislation, • Knowledge of the annual job planning and appraisal process, • Additional higher qualification(s), • Previous experience working in the UK or NHS, • Teaching qualification, • Active participation in research, • Knowledge of risk management, • Welsh speaker (Level 1), • Working pattern discussed and explored during initial job planning, • Possible joint working arrangements with neighbouring Health Boards for those with vascular experience #J-18808-Ljbffr