ConsultantRadiology

Locum Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Preston

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Due to Maternity Leave of the current postholder, this vacancy has arisen to maintain and support development and expansion of service in Diagnostic Neuroradiology within the Trust. Based in our Radiology Department which covers Royal Preston Hospital [RPH], Chorley District General Hospital [CDH] and our new CDC at Healthport, Preston

This is a fixed term post, for 6 months, with the opportunity to join our regional neurosciences centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The adult Neurology department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurologists. There are also 2 paediatric neurologists who have links with Central Manchester Children's Hospital. The Neurosurgery department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive adult neurosurgical service. We would like to invite you to be a part of our exciting personnel and equipment expansion, including state of the art CT, PET-CT, hybrid interventional theatre, and a new 3T MRI scanner suite.

You will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists (4 of whom perform neuro intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologist.

Locum Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Applicants should hold or due to complete CCT at time of interview.

Resident within 30 minutes travel time to RPH/CDH.

The post holder: will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists, 4 of whom perform neuro-intervention along with supporting advanced neuro-imaging and head and neck radiology with reporting, MDT presentation. in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the neuro radiology service for the Directorate and associated Network. There is also an ongoing commitment to teaching SPRs who rotate through attachments within the Trust. Support diagnostic neuroradiology colleagues in both IP and OP MRI/CT reporting. Also close working with colleagues in the wider neurosciences and radiology department is expected as part of the daily work. A subspecialist interest in Head & Neck radiology is desirable; in addition to reporting of cross-sectional head and neck imaging, the post holder can partake in the network Thyroid and Head & Neck cancer MDTs and also perform neck ultrasound and FNAs/core biopsies. Interest in PET CT would be supported. Provide support for the local and Network neuroradiology MDTs. There are also substantial opportunities for development or maintenance of other subspecialist interests. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a neuroradiology on call rota with 1:9 frequency. Experience in head and neck radiology and advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.

The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology. Mammography is performed at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital site. Additional scanning and service provision is also provided at our Preston Healthport site.

There have been several major service developments recently. These include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre.

Working for us here in the Neuroradiology department you will benefit from:

The opportunity to join a Regional Specialty

Secretarial support

Clinical nurse specialist support

A mentor

On site staff parking

Options to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students

Research opportunities within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility

Candidates looking for less than full time hours are encouraged to apply. Any person who is unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and if appointed the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis in discussion with colleagues.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
CCT held or due by time of interview
Fellowship in Diagnostic neuroradiology from an accredited Training scheme
Wide experience in diagnostic neuroradiology and MDT work in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
Experience of presenting in Neuroradiology MDTs in a tertiary neurosciences centre
Recent experience of on-call working
Examples of commitment to working as part of a clinical team
Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues
Involvement in service development
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
Good organisation skills (with examples).
Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.

Desirable

Experience of advanced neuro-imaging techniques
Ability to perform neck ultrasound and guided interventions
Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.
Management course / certification.
Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Car owner / driver