Job Overview
This is a consultant post in Imaging, Clinical Support & Imaging Services Clinical Management Group (CSI CMG). The post holder will join an established team of vascular and GI/GU interventional radiologists and provide interventional radiology services to UHL. The appointment is whole‑time; if personal circumstances prevent whole‑time work, a personal basis discussion with colleagues will determine adjustments. The new consultant will work closely with existing radiologists to support the development of imaging across UHL.
Responsibilities
* Support and develop both GI and vascular intervention with existing colleagues.
* Provide interventional radiology services to UHL, including participation in the on‑call rota.
* Support provision of elective and emergency imaging services (including the IP Hub) in partnership with the imaging team for the benefit of patients and users.
* Contribute to the development of existing services, ensuring alignment with local population needs and the Trust's development plans.
* Encourage the development of a subspeciality interest in both GI and vascular intervention where it meets patient needs.
* Support and supervise junior medical staff.
* Contribute to the Aortic multi‑disciplinary team meetings and other relevant GIGU MDTs.
* Assist in the training of Specialist Registrars on the East Midlands Deanery (South) radiology training schemes.
* Supervise and train radiographer specialists and sonographers.
* Participate in audit, research, teaching and administration.
Working for our organisation
* Our new strategy, "Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities", is built around four primary goals: high‑quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.
* We embed health equality in all we do, working in partnership with communities to reduce avoidable healthcare differences.
* Our values are compassionate, proud, inclusive and one team.
Application Process
Please submit your application form promptly; vacancies will be closed once a sufficient number of completed applications have been received. Check the email account you supplied, including junk mail, for communication throughout the recruitment process. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all backgrounds who meet the job criteria. Applicants with a disability will be interviewed under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and reasonable adjustments can be made.
UHL is committed to flexible working arrangements where reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service check and a COVID‑19 risk assessment as part of pre‑employment checks.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust upholds principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve, across Leicester, Rutland and surrounding areas.
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