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Fixed Term Consultant in Neuroradiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Brighton

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for a Fixed Term interventional neuroradiologist to join our team of 4 interventional and 6 diagnostic neuroradiologists, playing a pivotal role in the provision of a service to a population of 1.8 million. While the focus is interventional work, you will have a strong and integrated diagnostic component to your practice.

The Trust recently launched a 7-day-a-week service and is planning expansion to 24/7 within the next year. This new post is pivotal to futureproofing the service and supporting its expansion. If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise & passion will be embraced & integrated into our team.

At our department we nurture trainees and consultants alike, offering a dynamic and supportive environment. This substantive role offers both professional and geographical appeal.

Professional Growth:Support in delivering tertiary neuroradiology services, contributing as part of a collaborative department and developing your areas of interest.

Location:A brand-new hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton, set between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs and the seaside.

Fixed Term Consultant in Neuroradiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Cutting-Edge Facilities:With advanced facilities, we offer a chance to embrace innovation in diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional services.

Collaboration:We have strong ties with radiology and neurosciences, delivering a wide range of neuroradiology services to various specialties.

Collaborate with a team of five Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and four Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists. Serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services. Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology services. Duties include reporting, prioritization of imaging requests, clinical-radiological meetings, and on-call services. Active participation in the general diagnostic neuroradiology service (1:6 ratio). Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings. Welcome additional subspecialty interests. Join various MDTs and clinical meetings. Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants. Qualifications and Requirements: Completion of FRCR or equivalent at time of application and subspecialty training in Neuroradiology. Full GMC registration (or equivalent) and eligibility for a License to Practice. Dedicated interventional neuroradiology training A patient-centred approach, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for teaching and research. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Person specification

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
oNeuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting
oExperience of reporting complex neuroimaging
oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
oEvidence of participation in audit
oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

oHigher Degree
oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS
oFellowship in neuroradiology/ Head & Neck
oExperience in head & neck cross sectional reporting
oExperience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
oRecognised teaching qualification e.g. PGcert Med Ed

oResearch experience

oPublications

oPrizes and honours

oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written