Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of consultant non-vascular interventional radiologist. The post is to assist the existing interventional radiologists in providing the expanding variety and number of procedures. There will also be a significant diagnostic component to the post, both acute and elective, including support for the on-call rota. The ethos of the department is to provide an excellent patient experience through team work, both internally and with our clinical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the highest clinical standards in non-vascular interventional radiology
Contribute to the diagnostic on-call rota
Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at monthly directorate and weekly Radiologists meetings.
Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all consultants) and revalidation. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
Active involvement in audit and research
The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Support the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching commitments of the department
Any other appropriate duties which may be required
Working for our organisation
The Radiology service encompasses the departments at James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. As part of the Teesside Community Diagnostic Centre collaboration there are also scanners at the Stockton Hub and Redcar Hospital spoke site. We also provide imaging, plain film and ultrasound, at five smaller units across the region.
There are over 300 people working within the department. These include 21 consultant radiologists, 15 radiology SpRs, 120 radiographers, 40 advanced practitioners and 13 nurses.
The combined imaging facilities consist of 8 CT scanners (2 dual source), 6 MRI (including a 3T), 17 ultrasound rooms, 3 fluoroscopy rooms and 2 hybrid endovascular suite. There is also an on-site PET-CT, SPECT-CT and gamma camera.
The Centre has its own four bed and two recliner Day Unit with a supporting team of skilled nurses and radiographers to support patient intervention and diagnostic procedures.
Our team of Consultant Radiologists work together and closely with other clinical colleagues. Weekly MDTs and clinical meetings are held across all specialties to promote best practice and patient outcomes. We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague to join this team and help expand and develop the Radiology service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. A typical 10 PA job plan will include 2 sessions of SPA. The DCC will consist of (not exclusively) interventional sessions, reporting relevant imaging, case preparation, patient counselling and MDT cover.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
1. full GMC registration
2. FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification
3. relevant CCT or equivalent
4. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
5. Training in appraisal techniques
clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential criteria
6. experience across breadth of non-vascular interventional procedures
7. experience of diagnostic radiology to support their interventional practice and acute reporting
8. evidence of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
9. evidence of research or innovative service development
management and administration experience
Essential criteria
10. ability to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
11. awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable criteria
12. evidence of management and administration experience
13. management training
14. success in obtaining funding for research
teaching and training experiences
Essential criteria
15. experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable criteria
16. teaching skills/experience
personal attributes
Essential criteria
17. flexibility to respond to changing service needs
18. commitment to good team working and relationships
19. enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
20. caring attitude to patients
Desirable criteria
21. hold a current and in date driving licence or provides assurance of alternative means of transport
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.