Required to fill this replacement post within the Interventional Neuroradiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Located in Leeds General Infirmary, a tertiary referral centre serving the West Yorkshire region.
Main duties of the job
* Perform diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, endovascular aneurysm treatment, brain AVM embolisation, spinal arteriovenous shunts, cerebral arterial and venous stenting, and tumour embolisation.
* Participate in neurovascular MDT meetings and clinical clinics.
* Contribute to the delivery of the regional 24/7 stroke thrombectomy service as per the agreed rota.
* Actively participate in teaching and training for the Leeds‑Bradford radiology academy.
* Comply with Trust policies of job planning, appraisal and leave‑taking.
* Provide expert clinical opinion on emergency and routine neuroradiological situations.
Professional responsibilities & objectives
* Support the LTHT Stroke Mechanical Thrombectomy (SMT) service delivery and expansion to 24/7/365 by 2026.
* Assist in the technical management of SMT and coordination with nursing and AHP workforce.
* Contribute to the scaling of the biplane image intensifier fleet and support the general interventional neuroradiology workload.
* Participate in the recruitment and integration of additional consultant INRs and other specialty staff as part of the strategic plan.
Experience
* High level clinical experience and competence in the full range of INR procedures.
* Evidence of continuous career progression.
Management, Interpersonal skills & further requirements
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Well‑organised and skilled in time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work within a team and provide expert clinical opinion.
* Capability to participate in on‑call rota.
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) or Portfolio Pathway; international applicants to comply with the GMC specialty registration process.
Desirable
* Attendance at a recognised management course.
Qualifications
* FRCR or equivalent qualification.
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Fit to practise safely.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
* Completed a recognised training programme in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology.
* Evidence of conducting medical research.
* Evidence‑based approach to the management of clinical problems.
* Experience training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable (Training, Research, Teaching & Audit)
* Performed at least 40 stroke thrombectomy and endovascular aneurysm treatment procedures as primary operator (independently or under indirect supervision).
* Previous experience supervising research by junior staff.
* Publications in peer‑reviewed journals; presentations at national/international conferences.
* Previous attendance at appraisal techniques and small group teaching workshops.
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