Job summary
- Main area
- Interventional Radiology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-RP4405CONDCB-F
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent & Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/10/2024
Employer heading
Interventional Radiology Consultant-Specialism in Stroke Thrombectomy
Consultant
Job overview
The Kent Interventional Radiology Centre, a purpose-built unit at the Kent and Canterbury site, fitted with the latest Siemens Artis Pheno angiography system with robotic assistance, full anaesthetic facilities and a dedicated 6-bedded Day Case Unit opened in May 2022. The unit supports the regional reconfiguration of Vascular services.
It runs alongside a hybrid Endovascular Theatre which has been fully refurbished and updated with a Siemens Artis system. The Trust plans to open a third imaging suite, fitted with a Siemens Icono unit, by June 2024 in order to support the delivery of the regional Stroke Thrombectomy service.
The Radiology department is a large and successful department with 5 CT scanners and 5 MRI scanners with mobile MRI and CT increasing capacity further. The Trust has recently introduced two SPECT/CT units in Nuclear Medicine.
Main duties of the job
This post is for an Interventional Radiologist with specialised training in Stroke Thrombectomy. The successful candidate should be able to independently perform mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel
occlusion in acute stroke patients. The candidate should also be trained in Vascular and Non-Vascular Radiology, including EVAR and peripheral intervention. There is a thriving practice in non-oncological embolotherapy including uterine artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization and treatment of pelvic congestion. The Kent and Canterbury Hospital is the hub for Kent wide Vascular inpatient services and brings many opportunities to develop special clinical and research interests
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
*An offer of a substantive post within this department may include a recruitment premium up to £10k – This will be considered on a case by case basis following a successful interview outcome.
In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
*refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
[Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. ]
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Medical degree
- Speciality qualification in Clinical Diagnostic Radiology
- Training and experience in Interventional Radiology with ability to perform a wide range of interventions including EVAR and targeted embolisation
- General and Vascular CT and MRI reporting
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable criteria
- Specialty specific qualifications
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Consistently safe
- Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listen and clearly communicate
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Welcoming and polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others’ time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can’t
- Respect people and their dignity
- Work as a team
- Take responsibility
- Be a leader
- Delivers the best outcomes
- Appreciate good work
- Always improving ourselves/services
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Most roles require an oncall commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Kaikini
- Job title
- Strategy Lead for Interventional Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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