Overview

The post is designed to share the responsibility for the provision of comprehensive interventional radiology services including the provision of a range of MDT and on-call services.The Post Holder is expected to share an office with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station and to provide general Interventional Radiology across trust sites. The post also involves reporting cross-sectional images performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King Georges and Queens Hospital. The role contributes to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions and to both specialist and general MDTs with other colleagues in rotation. An on-call commitment is to be shared equally with existing IR consultants.We deliver a State-of-the-Art service, with patients at the core of a strategy of high quality, individualised treatments in a culturally sensitive, dignified and compassionate environment. The department works closely with Vascular Surgeons and is involved in commencing dedicated IR Clinics. Workload is varied and largely consists of vascular intervention, including a busy endovascular aortic stent program. The team also collaborates with Gynaecologists in offering a UFE service. A 24-hour interventional service is provided, with dedicated interventional nurses and radiographers across site. The Angiographic suite is within the main theatre complex, equipped with the latest Siemens bi-plane unit. The on-call IR rota covers interventional emergencies ranging from acute gastrointestinal bleeds to RTA trauma intervention as well as PPH.Recent developments include pulmonary thrombectomy as an in-hours service, with plans to include renal access fistula work and RFA intervention in the near future. The organisation is focused on improving care delivery and has opened two new theatres at the Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH). We operate from two main sites: KGH in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford, with two busy emergency departments serving a diverse population.Applications should be made online. If you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.Responsibilities

Provide general Interventional Radiology across trust sites and contribute to the specialist and general MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.Report cross-sectional images performed on MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King Georges and Queens Hospital.Contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.Share an on-call commitment equally with existing IR consultants.Maintain a PC and a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes (onsite work may be required depending on clinical cases).Work collaboratively with Vascular Surgeons and Gynaecologists (including UFE service) and participate in dedicated IR Clinics.Site and facilities

Two main sites: KGH in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford.Angiographic suite with the latest Siemens bi-plane unit; on-call IR rota covering interventional emergencies.Requirements

Experience in interventional radiology services and related MDT work.Ability to share on-call commitments and contribute to a 24-hour interventional service.Access to a PC and a reporting workstation for remote image access; may be required to be onsite for on-call work based on clinical cases.Application information

For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications should be made online. If you require adjustments for the application process, please contact the Recruitment Advisor.

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