Consultant Interventional Radiologist

An opportunity has arisen for a doctor to be part of a fantastic Radiology team at a Hospital situated in a resort town on England's North Sea coast. This is a substantive post however candidates wishing to apply for a fixed term role will also be considered.

This post is based in a location which is known for its beauty, it was recently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. It is a lovely location to raise a family and has a plethora of excellent schools. It also has fantastic rail and road links with easy access to major cities.

The post holder will join a team of 26 Consultants, currently including 5 Interventional Radiologists working across two sites. This hospital has been a vascular center since 2011. It fosters a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and there is a fantastic working relationship between the surgeons and interventional Radiologists.

Funding has been secured to expand the Vascular Imaging Unit to accommodate more day beds and improved catheter lab facility.

The essential criteria for the post holder:

- Full GMC registration with commitment to fulfilling requirements of GMC specialist registration via CESR.

- Ability to provide a logbook of practical procedures

- For candidates who reside abroad you must have completed the necessary language test (IELTS / OET / NARIC) before applying. You must be able to satisfy the language test requirements of the UKVI remit.

Clinical skills required:

Vascular

peripheral vascular disease

venous and arterial thrombolysis

IVC filter insertion

GI bleed and other embolization

Acute EVAR

Haemodialysis fistula intervention

Non vascular

Nephrostomy/ureteric stent

Biopsies (liver, kidney)

Drainage (US and CT guided) including chest drains

Hickman line insertion

Diagnostic

CTA / Vascular CT interpretation

MRA interpretation/reporting

Vascular ultrasound familiarity (desirable)

Ability to contribute to MDT

Additional Information

The post is 10 PA's with the option of an additional one.
Duties are split between interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology.
The successful candidate will participate in the 1 in 6 Interventional Radiology on call.
Benefits

- Competitive relocation package up to £8,000
- Health and wellbeing support
- Study leave budget of £3,000 over three years
- Finance schemes and discounts
- Support from the learning and development team
- Potential opportunity to undertake private practise

If you want more information on this position then please apply now!

We are often appointed by NHS Trusts to help recruit for their vacancies. If you are interested in moving to another Trust, but this particular one is not what you are looking for, then please get in contact and let me know as I'm sure we will be able to help.