Consultant Neuroradiologist
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the role commencing as soon as possible.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job:
The appointed Consultant Neuroradiologists will:
- Contribute to the high-quality consultant-led neuroradiology service provided at UHS.
- Share in the 24/7 cover of the service
- Develop specialist skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and support regional tertiary services.
- Along with their consultant colleagues, provide clinical supervision of radiology residents.
Some duties may be provided by offsite working.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities for the Diagnostic and Interventional roles in more detail please read the relevant full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we’re looking for
Enthusiastic and motivated colleagues to join our group! The ideal candidates will posses the following:- Full GMC Registration.
- CCT in Radiology (or expected within 6 months of date of interview) and/or entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology.
- Completed general training in Radiology and specialist training in Neuroradiology (Diagnostic and/or Interventional) at a recognised centre.
- Experience and skills in a subspecialist area of neuroradiology and willingness to develop these aspects further.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and to supervise and support resident doctors.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and training.
- Understanding of and willingness to participate in clinical governance and audit activities.
- An appropriate level of leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal abilities to be effective in the role of consultant diagnostic neuroradiologist in a large teaching hospital.
For more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for these roles, please refer to the relevant person specification.
For more information on the DNR post, please follow the link: https://uhs-nhs.pagetiger.com/consultant-neuroradiologist
Alternatively, if you are ready to apply, please follow the link to complete an application indicating the post you are interested in applying for.
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 14th May 2025Job Reference; 188-MD20425
This vacancy closes on or before; 5th May 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCR or equivalent
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Completed general training in Radiology, and training in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at specialist level in a recognised centre
- Training and experience in Interventional Neuroradiology
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- Publications in Neuroradiological Journals
- MRCP or MRCS
- ECNR
- Experience in myelography
- Experience with elective carotid/vertebral artery stenting
- Experience with spinal injections
- Publications in Neuroradiological Journals
- nclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques related to Neuroradiology
- Experience in Fluoro-guided LP and myelography
- Experience with spinal injections
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Experience in organising electronic; computer-based meetings, teaching and elearning
- Experience in organising computer-based meetings, teaching and elearning
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Trust Values
Essential criteria- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
For more information about our Trust
https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk
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