Consultant Neuro Interventional Radiologist

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PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTCONSULTANT NEURO INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGISTPost: Consultant Neuro Interventional RadiologistMain Area: Neuro-RadiologyGrade: ConsultantHours: Full time, 10PAs per weekJob Ref: 216-9995-RADSite: Derriford Hospital, PlymouthSalary: £79,860 to 107,668 per annum depending on experience.Please apply via NHS Jobs, uploading your CVUniversity Hospitals Plymouth are pleased to announce that there is currently a vacancy for a full time position for neuro interventional radiology consultant as part of their long term strategy of increased services within their interventional department.There is currently a business case to support the development of four new Interventional Theatres at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (the Trust) to improve the provision of Interventional Radiology procedures, replace life expired and sub-standard facilities and comply with national guidance and recommendations. Following prioritisation of this project by the Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership, the Trust received confirmation in March 2018 that capital funding of £26.2 million had been awarded. The development proposed within this business case provides the opportunity to significantly improve the quality of services delivered to patients presenting to the Trust both now and in the future. The project is due to be completed in the summer of 2023.Services that we are looking to expand in the lead up to the completion of this project will include a 24/7 Mechanical Thrombectomy Service. The successful applicant will join the 4 incumbent neuroradiologist in providing a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service for the approximately 1.7 million populations of Devon and Cornwall.The successful applicant will work closely with the full range of neurological and neurosurgical specialties as well as a wide variety of other specialties including ENT, Ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery. There is an active Paediatrics department with an expanding neonatal unit. Our neuroradiology service has access to 5 1.5T MR scanners, and 6 multi-slice CT scanners (3 of which are 64-slice scanners). A new, flat-panel detector biplane neuroangiography suite has been recently installed. There are also plans in place for two new 3T MRI scanners to be commissioned by August 2020The successful candidates would support a 1 in 3 on-call rota, with prospective cover rising to a 1-5on call once vacancies’ have been filledUniversity Hospitals Plymouth is a major teaching hospital located on the outskirts of the city of Plymouth and is part of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.All posts are full time posts under the new Consultant Contract. Most of the regional specialist units are located in the Hospital, including Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery. The Peninsula Radiology Academy Radiology is situated a short distance from the site and provides an excellent environment for teaching, the successful candidates would be encouraged to contribute to the teaching of Radiology Specialist Registrars. Strong links to the University of Plymouth provide excellent opportunities for research.The posts offer the opportunity to live in an area of outstanding natural beauty with:• Highly desirable country and executive properties at realistic prices• An excellent standard of education from both state and private schools• Good road and rail communications• Easy access to the moors and the coasts of Devon and CornwallAny person who is unable to work full time for personal reasons, will be eligible to be considered for the post. Changes to the job plan and content would be discussed on a personal basis if such a person was appointed, in consultation with Consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job share candidates will receive proper consideration. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent, and entered onto the GMC Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the AAC may also apply. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.Candidates are welcome to visit the department, and further information may be obtained from Dr William Mukonoweshuro onUndergraduate Medical EducationPlymouth University Peninsular School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow’s doctors and allied health care professionals