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    Consultant in Interventional Neuroradiology - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals
    Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Requiredto fill these 2 new posts within the Radiology Department at the Leeds GeneralInfirmary.

    These are exciting posts to help Leeds Teaching Hospital deliver itscommitment to extended day, and then 24/7/365 delivery of Stroke MechanicalThrombectomy for the population of West Yorkshire. The postholders will alsocontribute to the delivery of general interventional neuroradiology services inclose collaboration with diagnostic neuroradiology, neurology and neurosurgerycolleagues.

    Thesuccessful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be includedon the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultantappointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on theSpecialist Register.

    INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:Monday 24 June 2024

    Main duties of the job

    Applicants should have establishedskills in Interventional Neuroradiology and its related specialties includingDiagnostic Neuroradiology. A strong commitment to undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

    Consideration will be given to applicantswho wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

    If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:

    Challenges and solutions todelivery of a comprehensive stroke mechanical thrombectomy service.

    About us

    Leeds TeachingHospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access toleading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £ billion. Our 20,000staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments. We operate from 7 hospitalson 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be thebest for specialist and integrated care.

    Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

    Patient-centred

    Fair

    Collaborative

    Accountable

    Empowered

    We believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:

    1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience

    2. Thebest place to work

    3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation

    4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care

    5. Financiallysustainable

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Expansionof Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts (LTHT) Stroke Mechanical Thrombectomy[SMT] service is critical in meeting the NHS Long-Term Plan ambitions regardingstroke outcome. LTHT has committed to the delivery of an extended day SMTservice by April 2024 and 24/7/365 services by April 2025.

    Centralto the delivery of this ambition is the recruitment of specialised consultantstaff skilled in the technical management and delivery of SMT, and of thenursing and AHP workforce to support them. There are also plans in progress todouble the biplane image intensifier fleet within the department to support theSMT and general Interventional Neuroradiology workload.

    Asan initial step, we are recruiting two consultant interventionalneuroradiologists [NIRs] to facilitate extended day working (extending from thecurrent weekday 17:00 service termination to 20:00h weekdays). The eventual aimis to recruit to a complement of six consultant NIRs and deliver a 24/7/365service.

    Thesuccessful postholders will also contribute to general and subspecialtyinterventional neuroradiology services in close liaison with colleagues inneurology and neurosurgery.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • FRCR or equivalent qualification.
  • On the GMC specialist Register or within 6 months (at date of interview).
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice - YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

    • Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree.
  • European Diploma in Interventional Neuroradiology or equivalent qualification.

    • Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

    Essential

  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Radiology and subspecialty training in Interventional Neuroradiology.
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Interventional Neuroradiology.
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

    • Other Requirements

    Essential

  • *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process:

    • Management & Interpersonal Skills

    Essential

  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
  • *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • *Effective interpersonal skills.
  • *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

    • Desirable

  • Attendance at recognised management course.
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