Consultant Interventional Radiology

Job summary Applications are invited for a substantive Interventional Radiology Consultant post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post offering 10 programmed activities.
It is an exciting time to join our enthusiastic and dynamic Interventional Radiology team.
At MKUH we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme that includes the building of a new Scanning Centre and implementation of a CDC programme.
The Interventional Radiology team has an excellent record in maintaining and exceeding targets.
It is well known for its innovative approaches to delivering Interventional Radiology services and including patients in performance review.
The Interventional Radiology suite is situated in the main Imaging department and comprises two interventional rooms and one treatment room.
The main room is equipped with a GE Alia installed in 2023; the second room is equipped with a Canon Ultimax.
Both vascular and non-vascular examinations are undertaken within the department.
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, the general on-call rota, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in vascular intervention including endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease and a skill set of non-vascular interventions, including insertion of nephrostomy will be required.
The appointee will also have general duties in radiology and will be required to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.
The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.
About us You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming.
We listen to each other and work together to embed our trust values and behaviours.
At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package, including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve the care of our patients.
The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification Qualifications/ Registration Essential Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register Fully registered with the General Medical Council FRCR or equivalent Desirable ALS certification Post CCT IR Radiology fellowship Experience/ Training Essential Subspecialty training in interventional radiology Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS Familiarity with voice activated reporting Providing confident and competent direct clinical care Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in IR procedures Desirable Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team Leadership and Management experience Experience of managing budgets and staff An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) Awareness of NHS Constitution Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner Skills Essential Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress Competent in the use of IT/computer systems Desirable Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience Teaching and Education Essential Willingness and ability to teach Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience Desirable Postgraduate certificate in education Audit Essential Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit Standards Essential High ethical standards Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging Research Essential Experience of research Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically Ability to supervise postgraduate research Other requirements Essential Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust