About the Trust
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS foundation trust (GHNHSFT) is looking for a new interventional radiologist to fill a role in an expanding team. GHNSFT is a large, multi-site Trust with a very busy acute medical and surgical take. We act as the vascular hub for Gloucestershire and Swindon and provide comprehensive IR services to upper and lower GI surgery (with HPB links with Birmingham), Urology and Oncology interventions, including a 24/7 IR on call to support all of these services.
Facilities and Team
The Trust has prioritised IR, interventional cardiology and vascular surgery in the plans to create a modern 'fit for the future' trust. Acute and complex services are being centralised to the Gloucester site with a centre of excellence for elective services being delivered in Cheltenham. As part of this development, we have installed a Siemens Artis Q IR suite in the Image Guided Surgery 'Spoke' at Cheltenham with 6 day‑case beds. The complex and acute work is based in Gloucester Royal Hospital delivered from a new Image Guided Surgery Hub which includes 3 cardiac catheter labs, 2 interventional radiology labs, together with a shared 16 bed day‑case unit, as well as a new hybrid theatre being built in main theatres.
We support a 1:8 24/7 IR on call rota with 6 full‑time IR consultants. This post is to expand that team, with the candidate expected to be competent to perform emergency IR procedures independently. Support can be provided for upskilling in areas of interest.
Responsibilities
* Share responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality general and IR care to the patients presenting to the Department, and participate in the 1 in 8 IR rota.
* Examine and treat patients within the Department.
* Support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff and radiographic staff.
* Provide training and supervision of Interventional Radiology Post Graduate Doctors as well as Diagnostic radiology Specialty Registrars.
* Actively participate in an IR related MDT of the post holder's subspecialty interest.
* Actively participate in Discrepancy/IR‑related M & M meetings and document attendance.
Qualifications & Experience
As a sub‑specialty role, the post holder is expected to deliver high‑quality Interventional Radiology clinical and procedural care to our patients. In addition, the post holder should have general and specialist diagnostic imaging skills as well as experience in leading a team, teaching and training and other related areas.
Benefits & Working Life
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on‑site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and, by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care.
Application Process
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e‑mail account regularly. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
About Gloucestershire Hospitals
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county's largest employer, we provide high‑quality acute, elective and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital. With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, we invest heavily in innovation, research and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We are a forward‑thinking department with ambition to expand and are situated in a beautiful part of the country with easy access to the Cotswolds. For families, Cheltenham and Gloucester offer excellent state and independent schools, and Cheltenham is consistently rated as one of the best cities in the UK to raise a family.
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