About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) to recruit a motivated Consultant Interventional Radiologist to join our expanding and forward thinking service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant who will:
Contribute to general and acute Interventional Radiology services Support and develop specialist areas of interest within IR Participate in a small component of general diagnostic imaging and MDT activity Engage in service development, teaching, and quality improvement There are excellent opportunities to develop sub-specialist interests, including clinical innovation, research, and leadership.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a comprehensive Interventional Radiology (IR) service, including elective and emergency procedures Participate in theIR on call rota supporting acute and trauma services Contribute togeneral diagnostic imaging and MDT meetings Support thedevelopment of specialist IR services in line with departmental priorities Runoutpatient clinics and provide clinical consultation to referring teams Supervise andtrain junior doctors and radiology trainees Actively participate inclinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives Engage inteaching, research, and service development activities Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and referring networks
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of a comprehensive Interventional Radiology (IR) service within a large tertiary teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver a full range of Interventional Radiology procedures, including both elective and emergency work, across vascular and non-vascular practice Participate in a 1:8 on-call rota, providing emergency IR services for acute, trauma and inpatients Support a consultant led IR service, including running outpatient clinics and managing patient pathways from referral to discharge Contribute to a small proportion of general diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain film reporting, and support relevant MDT meetings Provide clinical advice and consultation to colleagues across the Trust, referring hospitals, and primary care Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient centred care Supervise, train and support radiology trainees and junior doctors, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes Actively participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Engage in service development, supporting the expansion and innovation of Interventional Radiology services Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes Contribute to research activities, where appropriate, in line with departmental and Trust priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Training and Experience Essential
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Teaching/ Educational Experience Essential
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Clinical Governance Essential
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Management and Leadership Essential
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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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)