THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Somerset FT Radiology Department provides a full imaging and interventional service to cover the Hospital's role as a busy District General Hospital.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Interventional Radiologists to form a team of 6 Radiologists, while enjoying plentiful opportunities for professional development in vascular and non-vascular intervention. A colleague with interest in Uro-radiology IR would be beneficial to support prostate artery embolization (PAE) and PCNL regional services.
Somerset and North Devon vascular network has a population of > 800,000 and incorporates North Devon and Yeovil districts in addition to the local Taunton and Somerset population. All aneurysmal work, all emergency vascular treatments and vascular reporting is undertaken on the Taunton site. Elective IR work from Yeovil is performed at Taunton and we deliver a 'spoke service' to North Devon for day-case angioplasty. We accept various non-vascular referrals for IR from this territory.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be supported in the development of new services or specific areas of interest wherever possible.
A full contribution to the on-call service on the Musgrove Park site will be expected from the new appointee on a non-resident 1:10 basis. It is well supported by a team of dedicated Interventional Nurses and Radiographers. There is no diagnostic on-call commitment. Please see Job Description document for full details.
Other duties include image guided biopsy and drainage lists, general vascular and aortic aneurysm multi-disciplinary meeting delivery, IR clinic and reporting of regional vascular imaging. There is a small commitment to general reporting.
The post holder will be expected to observe a degree of flexibility within the proposed job plan to allow for a flexible approach to service needs. The proposed timetable will be open to change following discussion with the Clinical Lead.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person spec document, or contact Dr Hilary White, IR lead Hilary.White@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead via email Paul.Carruthers@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or 01823 342306.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* FRCR
* 4 years as Radiology SpR in an approved training post, or equivalent training or Previous Clinical fellow experience
* Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
* Radiology training CCT
Desirable
* IR fellowship
* post CCT experience in IR
Teaching skills
Essential
* Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and ability to teach clinical skills in multidisciplinary settings.
* Willingness to contribute to departments teaching and training needs.
Desirable
* Formal teaching/training diploma or course
* Experience in development and implementation of clinical guidelines.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
* Active involvement in audit with demonstration of improved outcomes/change
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Desirable
* Demonstrate wide awareness of issues in health care
* Ability to take a leading developing/managing a clinical area
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Radiology Department
Parkfield Drive
Taunton
TA1 5DA
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