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Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Vascular/ GIGU Interventional Imaging

This is a consultant post in Imaging, Clinical Support & Imaging Services Clinical Management Group (CSI CMG). The new post holder will join an established team of vascular and GI/GU interventional radiologists.

The post holder will be expected to work closely in the team with the existing radiologists to support the continuing development of imaging within UHL as a whole. The post holder will join the existing on call rotas and will provide interventional radiology services to UHL. It is expected that the post holder will also provide some general intervention and imaging.

The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. 

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:-

• To support and develop both GI and vascular intervention with existing colleagues
• To support provision of elective and emergency imaging services (including IP Hub) with colleagues in Imaging for the benefit of our patients and users
• Opportunities for development of the existing services and will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust.
• Development of a sub-speciality interest in both GI and vascular intervention will be encouraged where this meets the needs of our patients
• The support and supervision of junior medical staff
• To share the contribution for Aortic multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant GIGU MDTs
• To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midlands Deanery (South) radiology training schemes
• To supervise and train Radiographer specialists and sonographers
• To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and administration
• To take part in the on-call rota within UHL

A major refurbishment programme of all Trust MRI and CT scanners has recently been completed ensuring the latest technology is available.

The service has strong links to academic and other radiology departments; the opportunity to be involved in research is available for interested candidates. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical governance.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

• high-quality care for all, 
• being a great place to work, 
• partnerships for impact, and 
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud, 
• we are inclusive, and 
• we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Those interested are strongly recommended to contact the service and arrange a visit.