Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Vascular & Interventional Radiology based at a University Hospital in Wales.

The appointee will provide added support for an increasing workload and will deliver a professional and integral service as part of a dynamic team and skilled team. The appointment is due to expansion in service needs and to continue to provide excellence across multiple sub-specialties.

The post holder will join a team of 51 Consultant Radiologists in sharing provision of imaging services across the region, to support primary, secondary, and tertiary care across a range of specialties.

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
• To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge 
• To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. 
• To participate in continuing medical education and continuing professional development 
• To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance. 
• To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination, and accreditation duties 
• Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. Excellent research facilities are available on site. 
• To co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services 
• To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Boar

Direct clinical care (DCC) covers: -

• Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call) 
• Operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care 
• Ward rounds 
• Outpatient clinics
• Clinical diagnostic work 
• Other patient treatment 
• Public health duties 
• Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care 
• Administration directly related to patient care e.g. referrals, notes etc.

Supporting professional activities (SPA) covers: -

• Training 
• Continuing professional development 
• Teaching
• Audit 
• Job planning 
• Appraisal 
• Research 
• Clinical management 
• Local clinical governance activities

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

Experience 

• Evidence of formal training in diagnostic and interventional vascular clinical radiology 
• Minimum of 12 months specialist training in Vascular IR radiology
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. 
• Desirable: Evidence of Vascular Interventional Radiology Application.
• Documented vascular and non-vascular interventional competencies and experience.
• Specific competencies in EVAR and TIPS.
• Experience of advanced MRA techniques and vascular ultrasound.

Ability

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling / Communication skills
• Computing skills Application 

Audit 

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
• Evidence of engagement with revalidation.
• Evidence of continued medical education.

Research 

• Active research interests
• Desirable: Evidence of initiating, progressing, and concluding research projects with publication.

Management 

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process.
• Desirable: Evidence of management training.

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
• Desirable: Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes.

Qualities 

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
• Flexible approach.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient’s ad colleagues.
• Values aligned to those of the Health Board.

Location 

The University was established in October 2009 and is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK. Promoting health and well-being to around 475,000 people, the provision of local primary care services, running of health centres, community health teams, hospitals. 

The local area offers a vibrant and enriching experience, characterised by its dynamic atmosphere, cultural heritage and wealth of activities. Like any city, it has an element of crime but it's safe overall. There's a great sense of community and a strong identity that comes with living in the capital.

Moving to this region can be a way to improve your quality of life. This city is a nice place to work and live in. Surrounded by beautiful nature. You only need to drive less than an hour from the city centre to find open spaces. Some of the places you want to visit to enjoy nature are Brecon Beacons, River Wye, and Three Cliffs Bay.

One of the best things about living in this Welsh boarder is that you are located near an International Airport. From this airport, you can access other places all over Europe, even get direct flights to Qatar, Barbados, and Florida.

Within the city, the public transport link covers the majority of routes in the city, making commuting easier. You can go around the city by bus, train, taxi, and even boat.

How BDI Resourcing can support

• When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:
• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this vacancy or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of the team will be in touch to discuss your options. 

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your job search.