Consultant in Neuroradiology, Brighton and Hove

Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding interventional neuroradiologist to join our team of 4 interventional and 6 diagnostic neuroradiologists, playing a pivotal role in the provision of a service to a population of 1.8 million. While the focus is interventional work, you will have a strong and integrated diagnostic component to your practice.

The Trust recently launched a 7-day-a-week service and is planning expansion to 24/7 within the next year. This new post is pivotal to futureproofing the service and supporting its expansion. If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise&passion will be embraced&integrated into our team.

At our department we nurture trainees and consultants alike, offering a dynamic and supportive environment. This substantive role offers both professional and geographical appeal.

Professional Growth:Support in delivering tertiary neuroradiology services, contributing as part of a collaborative department and developing your areas of interest.

Location:A brand-new hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton, set between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs and the seaside.

Cutting-Edge Facilities:With advanced facilities, we offer a chance to embrace innovation in diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional services.

Collaboration:We have strong ties with radiology and neurosciences, delivering a wide range of neuroradiology services to various specialties.

Main duties of the job

• Collaborate with a team of five Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and four Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists.
• Serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services.
• Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology services.
• Duties include reporting, prioritization of imaging requests, clinical-radiological meetings, and on-call services.
• Active participation in the general diagnostic neuroradiology service (1:6 ratio).
• Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings.
• Welcome additional subspecialty interests.
• Join various MDTs and clinical meetings.
• Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completion of FRCR or equivalent at time of application and subspecialty training in Neuroradiology.
• Full GMC registration (or equivalent) and eligibility for a License to Practice.
• Dedicated interventional neuroradiology training
• A patient-centred approach, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for teaching and research.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills&Experience

Essential

• oNeuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting
• oExperience of reporting complex neuroimaging
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

• oFellowship in neuroradiology/ Head&Neck
• oExperience in head&neck cross sectional reporting
• oExperience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation&Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification e.g. PGcert Med Ed

Academic&Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career progression&Personal attributes

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills&Experience

Essential

• oNeuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting
• oExperience of reporting complex neuroimaging
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

• oFellowship in neuroradiology/ Head&Neck
• oExperience in head&neck cross sectional reporting
• oExperience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation&Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification e.g. PGcert Med Ed

Academic&Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career progression&Personal attributes

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.