Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist

Job overview

The Department of Neuroradiology seeks to appoint one Locum Consultant in Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology to cover maternity leave and to support/consolidate expansion of Interventional Neuroradiology particularly weekend cover for subarachnoid haemorrhage / coiling and thrombectomy for stroke.

Main duties of the job

We seek an enthusiastic Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiologist who is keen to join our expanding and forward looking neuro-interventional and diagnostic service. The post has arisen to support an increase in neuro-intervention, particularly 7 day working, with the unit currently providing a 7 day coiling service and 24/7 thrombectomy.

The post may include an average 1.5 - 2PA per week general Neuroradiology reporting. There will be SPA time of 1PA. The current rota is a 1 in 4 with support via joint working with Kings. The proposed Job plan will operate as a 1 in 6 day time and weekend call pattern and a 1 in 12 night on call pattern.

There is remote access to the Trust PACS, secretarial/admin support will be provided.

Proposed Job Plan

The job plan is currently based on a 6 week cycle.

Week 1 Hot Week (8-8) Mon to Friday Angiography and intervention. Saturday and Sunday Acute Coiling and Thrombectomy.

Week 2 OFF

Week 3  Cold (8-6) Mon to Friday 8 to 6. Angio and Elective intervention. Vascular reporting

Week 4 Off.

Week 5 Mon 9 to 5 Reporting  2.5 - 3PA’s. MDTs. Clinics

Week 6 (8pm-8am) Overnight Oncall. Monday to Sunday

2 weeks off per 6 incorporates annual leave, study leave

Additional programmed activities will be available to the post holder for clinical activity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please See JD attached

Additionally the post holders will be expected:

• To participate in the professional training of clinical and non-clinical staff, including the undergraduate training programme.
• To take a role in clinical governance within the department.
• To meet, as a minimum, the requirements of his/her Royal College in respect of continuing medical education. Collaborative research with other clinical colleagues is encouraged by the Trust.
• To liaise with his/her Consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and adopt a flexible approach to covering duties when required.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services and will be expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession of clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
• Where required to manage employees of the Trust, to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. He/she will be expected to ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be contacted when necessary.
• All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with existing Health and Safety policies.
• The appointment will be subject to passing a medical examination prior to commencement of duties.