Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist

Job overview

This is a full-time post and the post holder will be part of the diagnostic neuroradiology team, part of the Department of Radiology, in the CCS Directorate. This is a 10 PAs per week substantive position. There is an on-call commitment, currently of 1 in 6.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team of six neuroradiologists who provide a high end complex diagnostic neuroradiology service for the Trust and the region, and will be expected to have all the skills required to perform the core aspects of this service.

• The core clinical activity of the post will be the preparation of reports on the neuroradiological examinations performed within the Trust as well as providing second opinions on such cases referred to the Neuroradiology service from outside the Trust. Another key aspect of the service will be covering the intraoperative MRI service.
• The post holder will be required to work closely with neuroradiological colleagues to provide timely and accurate reports, taking personal responsibility to maximise the diagnostic efficiency and quality of neuroradiological examinations through supervision of neuroimaging, guidance, advice and training of all related medical and non-medical staff. The appointee will be expected to supervise and train the junior medical staff during their DCC sessions.
• The position will involve CT and MRI Neuro reporting sessions (with a job plan of 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 2.0 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.
• There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• The core clinical activity of the post will be the preparation of reports on the neuroradiological examinations performed within the Trust as well as providing second opinions on such cases referred to the Neuroradiology service from outside the Trust. Another key aspect of the service will be covering the intraoperative MRI service.
• The post holder will be required to work closely with neuroradiological colleagues to provide timely and accurate reports, taking personal responsibility to maximise the diagnostic efficiency and quality of neuroradiological examinations through supervision of neuroimaging, guidance, advice and training of all related medical and non-medical staff. The appointee will be expected to supervise and train the junior medical staff during their DCC sessions.
• The position will involve CT and MRI Neuro reporting sessions (with a job plan of 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 2.0 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.
• There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions.
• MDT meetings: A consultant neuroradiologist is required to be present at the meetings and the chairing is rotational and organised through an internal rota system.
• Although primarily clinical, the appointee is encouraged to pursue research related to service delivery, aligned with Directorate themes and supporting Clinical Division and Trust objectives. The neuroradiology department is affiliated with UCL GOS Institute of Child Health's Developmental Imaging & Biophysics Section

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.