Job overview
The Kent Interventional Radiology Centre, a purpose-built unit at the Kent and Canterbury site, fitted with the latest Siemens Artis Pheno angiography system with robotic assistance, full anaesthetic facilities and a dedicated 6-bedded Day Case Unit opened in May 2022. The unit supports the regional reconfiguration of Vascular services. It runs alongside a hybrid Endovascular Theatre which has been fully refurbished and updated with a Siemens Artis system. The Trust plans to open a third imaging suite, fitted with a Siemens Icono unit, by June 2024 in order to support the delivery of the regional Stroke Thrombectomy service.
The Radiology department is a large and successful department with 5 CT scanners and 5 MRI scanners with mobile MRI and CT increasing capacity further. The Trust has recently introduced two SPECT/CT units in Nuclear Medicine.
Main duties of the job
This post is for an Interventional Radiologist with specialised training in Vascular and Non-Vascular Radiology, including EVAR and peripheral intervention. There is a thriving practice in non-oncological embolotherapy including uterine artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization and treatment of pelvic congestion. There is an ongoing consultation process for the centre to become the hub for a Kent wide Vascular network which would bring many opportunities to develop special clinical and research interests.
There is a thriving practice in non-oncological embolotherapy including uterine artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization and treatment of pelvic congestion. There is an ongoing consultation process for the centre to become the hub for a Kent wide Vascular network which would bring many opportunities to develop special clinical and research interests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
Person specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Most roles require an oncall commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Clinical governance
Essential
- Consistently safe
- Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listen and clearly communicate
Skills and experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS or graduate of a UK Medical School
- CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Medical degree
- Speciality qualification in Clinical Diagnostic Radiology
- General and Vascular CT and MRI reporting
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
- Training and experience in Interventional Radiology with ability to perform a wide range of interventions including EVAR and targeted embolisation
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This advert is for Interventional Radiologist with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Kent & Canterbury Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata where applicable). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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