Consultant Neuroradiologist - NHS

Job overview

Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist

Department: Neuroradiology

This post is to join our team of Diagnostics and Interventional Neuroradiologists who provide a mix of both on and off-site diagnostic neuroradiology provision. The team work flexibly to provide 52-week cover for imaging services and MDT meetings and contribute to the general and emergency work of the department, giving a varied and interesting practice.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust include both The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH) on the outskirts of Middlesbrough (approx 1000 beds) and The Friarage Hospital (approx. 200 beds) in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

The Neurosciences Collaborative includes 8 neurosurgeons and 13 neurologists plus consultant cover for neurorehab and stroke. It also includes the consultant Pain team.

Colleagues will be encouraged to support the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues and participate fully in the provision of diagnostic neuroradiology, stroke imaging and head and neck imaging, in collaboration with the consultants in the team.

• General work
• Reporting of acute and urgent in-patient cross-sectional neuroimaging including hyperacute stroke imaging
• Reporting of routine CT and MR neuroimaging for referrals from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurorehabilitation, Stroke and Ophthalmology
• Reporting of specific brain and spine imaging referred to Neuroradiology from A&E, GPs and other consultant teams within the Trust.
• Reporting of CT and MRI referred from the Tees Esk Wear Valley Mental Health Trust.
• Providing verbal and second opinions to clinical teams within the Trust and outside the Trust for difficult brain and spine scans needing specialist opinion.
• Justification of planned imaging in line with agreed national and departmental protocols.
• Providing cover for MDTs (Brain and CNS tumour MDT, Stroke MDT and Neurology MDT)
• Where appropriate, provide training for the local Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other rotating SPRs.
• Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and including skill mix training.

Provision of final opinions on diagnostic cross sectional neuro-imaging.

Supervise CT and MR sessions in the Neuroradiology department

Contribute to appropriate MDTs

Working for our organisation

Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.

The Area

There is easy access to the coast, the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the Pennines and Dales with an extensive range of recreational and cultural facilities in the immediate vicinity. The Cleveland Hills offer opportunities for a variety of outdoor pursuits and there is active support for the arts in the region, both at professional and amateur level, with a wide range of cultural events and activities available, which include theatre, ballet, opera and all types of music, as well as a variety of museums.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• - Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
• - Subspecialty experience in diagnostic neuroradiology

• - Management course or experience.
• - Fellowship level training in Neuro imaging

Clinical Experience

• - Higher subspecialty training in diagnostic Neuroradiology in a recognised Neuro Centre including demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in CT and MRI imaging of the brain and spine.
• - General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements.
• - Understanding of clinical risk management.
• - Evidence of performing a range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including embolizations and mechanical thrombectomies.

• - Fellowship level training in Neuroradiology imaging
• - Experience of advanced stroke imaging techniques (eg perfusion imaging)
• - Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Others

• Evidence of participation in audit high standard in Clinical Radiology.
• - Good oral and written communication skills
• - Multidisciplinary team working

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.