Consultant Interventional Neuro-Radiologist

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Job Overview

This is an opportunity for a consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist (INR) to become the 7th consultant on an existing 24/7 stroke thrombectomy and 7/7 aneurysm coiling/haemorrhagic stroke rota. North Bristol NHS Trust currently provides a mechanical thrombectomy service to the SW of England and South Wales. The post holder will increase capacity to enable further development and sustainability of 24/7 stroke services to allow continuous, equitable access to mechanical thrombectomy according to national guidelines. There will also be opportunities to develop and deliver expertise in other aspects of Neurointervention and related imaging.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

This is a substantive post. The post holder will join the team to support and develop Neurointervention; they will join the neurovascular multi-disciplinary team working closely with neurosurgery and stroke neurology. They will become the 7th INR on a 6-week rolling rota. This rota covers mechanical thrombectomy 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, with aneurysm coiling 365 days/year. The new post holder will be required to progress the North Bristol neuroradiology and neurovascular services. The post includes diagnostic neuroradiology responsib

ilities.

Main duties of the job

Neurointervention

The team undertakes diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures. A comprehensive and advanced endovascular service is provided for the entire region as a tertiary neurovascular unit. We pride ourselves for our friendly and supportive culture.

Approximately 100 aneurysm embolization procedures are completed each year for subarachnoid haemorrhage, with an established 7/7 coiling service. We treat approximately 30-50 elective endovascular cases undertaken treating a range of pathologies. The INRs work very closely with our neuro-intensive care colleagues, with a 7/7 combined neurosurgery and neuro-intensive care MDT every morning at 8am.

We have a rapidly expanding mechanical thrombectomy service, treating approximately 200 over the past year with a 24/7 service that went live in December 2022. The Trust objective is to provide 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service to the whole of South Wales as well as the current 24/7 catchment of SW England, with projected mechanical thrombectomy numbers reaching 300/year. The stroke unit at North Bristol is a high-volume tertiary stroke unit, providing all aspects of stroke care, including acute IV thrombolysis, for a large geographical area of the South West of England.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerse

t from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our

services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This information is included in the Candidate Pack with additional details obtainable from the named contacts below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• FRCR or equivalent
• Must have CCT in Clinical Radiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment

Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date

Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable criteria

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
  
  

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
• An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
• Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.
  
  

Training And Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Subspecialty training in Interventional Neuroradiology
• Experience in Cerebral Aneurysm treatment with embolization.
• Experience in Stroke Thrombectomy
• Cross-sectional reporting of neuroimaging
  
  

Further Training. Management, Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical risk management

Experience in audit project and written up

Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues

Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues

Desirable criteria

• Completion of a general management course or programme
  
  

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential criteria

• Proven teaching ability
• Understanding of the principles of research
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recognized teaching qualification
• Publications, Prizes & honours
  
  

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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