Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Interventional Radiology Consultant post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post offering 10 programmed activities.
It is an exciting time to join our enthusiastic and dynamic Interventional Radiology team. At MKUH we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme that includes the building of a new Scanning Centre and implementation of a CDC programme.
The Interventional Radiology team has an excellent record in maintaining and exceeding targets. It is well known for its innovative approaches to delivering Interventional Radiology services and including patients in performance review.
The Interventional Radiology suite is situated in the main Imaging department and comprises two interventional rooms and one treatment room. The main room is equipped with a GE Alia installed in 2023; the second room is equipped with a Canon Ultimax. Both vascular and non-vascular examinations are undertaken within the department.
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, the general on-call rota, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in vascular intervention including endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease and a skill set of non-vascular interventions, including insertion of nephrostomy will be required. The appointee will also have general duties in radiology and will be required to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.
The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our trust values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package, including:
1. Free on-site parking
2. Free tea and coffee
3. Great flexible working opportunities
4. Discounted gym membership
5. Lease car scheme
6. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
7. On site nursery (chargeable)
8. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
9. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register
10. Fully registered with the General Medical Council
11. FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
12. ALS certification
13. Post CCT IR Radiology fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential
14. Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
15. Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
16. Familiarity with voice activated reporting
17. Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
18. Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
19. Wide experience in general radiology and specific experience in IR procedures
Desirable
20. Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
21. Leadership and Management experience
22. Experience of managing budgets and staff
23. An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
24. Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
25. Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
26. Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
27. Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
28. Awareness of NHS Constitution
29. Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
30. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
31. Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner
Skills
Essential
32. Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
33. Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
34. Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
35. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
36. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
37. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs
38. - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
39. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
40. Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
41. Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
42. Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
43. Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching and Education
Essential
44. Willingness and ability to teach
45. Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
46. Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Desirable
47. Postgraduate certificate in education
Audit
Essential
48. Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit
Standards
Essential
49. High ethical standards
50. Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging
Research
Essential
51. Experience of research
Desirable
52. Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
53. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other requirements
Essential
54. Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
55. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
56. Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
57. Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust