Job summary
The Imaging Department is part of CDG11 within the Trust management structure incorporating Radiology & Medical Physics, Critical Care & Outreach, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Theatres, Surgical Admission, Anaesthetics & Pre-op and Pain Management.
Individual Consultants also provide a lead role in areas of sub specialist interest where they coordinate service delivery and modernisation initiatives as well as ensuring service developments are introduced effectively within their areas. The Clinical Service Lead for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology is Dr Saleh Lamin.
The Trust has a Philips PACS with Voice Recognition capability.
The Imaging Department at UHB offers a comprehensive range of high specification imaging equipment including:
1. 15 MRI scanners including a wide bore 1.5 Tesla and three 3 Tesla machines (the ITM 3 Tesla scanner being dedicated for research)
2. 12 CT scanners
3. Dedicated Neuroradiology biplane Angiography Suite
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to join our team of enthusiastic Consultants to contribute to the increasing workload of the department which has been driven upwards by a combination of service expansion, stroke, cancer pathway driven targets and multidisciplinary meeting attendance. This post offers the opportunity to work closely with Neurology and Neurosurgical Consultant colleagues in providing a cross specialty comprehensive diagnostic and interventional service to in and outpatients and also direct access primary care referrals. You will be expected to contribute to the acute neuroradiology cross sectional reporting requirements of the department across all sites of the trust and expected to be flexible to meet these evolving needs including contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings. The post holders are expected to support the training of SpRs and Fellows.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Date posted: 28 February 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 304-KA-1092318
Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
Applications are invited for 3 full-time Consultant Neuroradiologists (diagnostic) to join the existing team of more than 80 Consultant Radiologists in post across UHB including 15 Neuroradiologists. This post is based at the QEHB site. However, successful applicants are expected to perform cross site duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance:
1. Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
2. Helps manage demand and prioritises based on clinical need as required.
3. Demonstrates excellence in patient care quality.
4. To cross-cover for other radiologists as required during time of leave in order to maintain safe service.
5. Support managing different aspects of the department as required.
6. Participate in departmental meetings including the department real meeting.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
1. The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with radiological colleagues to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
2. Contribute to the design and implementation of imaging service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high quality patient care.
3. Have excellent radiology report writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues.
4. The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and organising:
1. Be willing to be involved with and implement a comprehensive Neuroradiology imaging service encompassing multiple modalities.
2. Contribute to the discussion on the future development of general imaging services within the department.
3. Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
5. Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
Administrative support
Office space and shared administrative support will be provided.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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