About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a new whole-time post (12-month duration) for a fellowship in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at North Bristol NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join the team of 9 Diagnostic Neuroradiology Consultants providing neuroimaging for both adult and paediatric patients.
In addition to tertiary neuroimaging, the DNR team at NBT supports multiple adult and paediatric local and regional MDTs, allowing the post-holder to become proficient in Neuroradiology, but also providing plenty of opportunity to develop a particular subspecialist interest.
North Bristol NHS Trust also provides a comprehensive 24/7 stroke service. The post-holders are also expected to provide cover for acute neuroimaging both in and out-of-hours under the supervision of the consultant body.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology, have CCT in Clinical Radiology or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date. Full Registration with the GMC is essential.
The candidate will need to have experience in all forms of general diagnostic neuroimaging. Duties will include taking a shared responsibility for the day to day running of the neuroradiology department and supporting the radiographers and radiology trainees. The candidate will receive training in all aspects of adult and paediatric tertiary neuroimaging, including - but not limited to, neuro-oncology, skull base, paediatric, spine, neuroinflammatory and epilepsy with local and regional MDTs in all these areas.
The candidate will contribute to general work of department including the acute / trauma service and thus being proficient in general emergency and trauma neuroimaging for daytime and on call is a requirement. Consultant support will be provided for the tertiary/specialist elements of the on call service.
The current fellowship aims to provide the successful candidate with an excellent educational environment to develop their neuroimaging skills and allow them to take a consultant post in a tertiary neuroscience centre
About us
The post will be based at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Southmead Hospital and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Bristol Children's Hospital. The successful applicants will join the DNR team which is integrated in a friendly and welcoming radiology department consisting of 50 consultants. The department provides training for over 20 radiology SpRs, Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology fellows with plenty of teaching opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in tertiary Neuroradiology and will allow the successful candidates to apply for a consultant role at a tertiary neurosciences centre in the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
These posts are not recognised for training by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Radiology and do not have postgraduate deanery approval. Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Person Specification
Training Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Qualifications Essential
Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date. FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Experience Essential
Clinical experience in neuroradiology pre CCT (at least 6 months) Experience of acute and trauma imaging
Desirable
1 year pre CCT neuroradiology experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)