NHS Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist

We are looking for a dedicated NHS Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist to join a major teaching hospital in Northern Ireland providing tertiary care services across the region.

The post:

• The Imaging Centre contains 3 Philips CT scanners (128 slice, including one spectral installed in 2018), 2 Philips MRI scanners (Achieva 1.5T and 3.0T) and a dedicated Philips flat panel biplane neuroangiography unit.
• Neuroradiology provides a formal second opinion service to other NI Trusts, with formal outreach sessions provided in three district general hospitals. The neuroradiologists perform approximately: 

-12,500 MRI studies and 15,000 CT scans (including paediatric work) per annum.

-Approximately 650 neurointerventional procedures are performed each year.

The successful applicant will participate: 

• In the diagnostic Neuroradiology services.
• On-call (1:8 rota).
• Participation in regular multidisciplinary meetings
• Participate fully in medical and multi-professional clinical audit.
• Teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students
• The post holder will be expected to take part in the annual appraisal programme, job plan review and revalidation.

Additional support:

• They will also be offered dedicated SPAs for CESR support so that the successful applicant can gain specialist registration!

Requirements:

• GMC
• FRCR
• Appropriate subspeciality training in diagnostic neuroradiology (minimum 24 months)

Desirable:

• Subspecialty training eg paediatric neuroradiology, head and neck radiology, neurooncology, ophthalmology, spinal imaging
• Evidence of participation in relevant neuroradiology research projects
• Experience in radiological teaching of undergraduate or postgraduate students and/or paramedical staff Consultant Neuroradiologist
• Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.