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We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Vascular Interventional Radiologist to join a well-established and nationally recognised team in the East Midlands. This is a replacement post aimed at supporting the growing demand for interventional radiology and strengthening a robust 24/7 vascular IR on-call service.

The successful applicant will join a team of 7 other consultants (total 8 WTE), working within a collaborative, group job plan model. The service offers a wide range of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures, alongside cross-sectional diagnostic imaging.

There is a strong emphasis on multi-site collaboration, professional development, and high-quality patient care.

Primary Duties of the Job

• Deliver a comprehensive elective and emergency interventional radiology service across the region.
• Participate in a 1:7 on-call rota covering vascular interventions including EVAR, emergency GI bleeding, trauma, renal access, TIPSS, and obstetric emergencies.
• Provide diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, plain films), vetting, and reporting as part of weekly clinical sessions.
• Participate in IR outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and clinical-radiological discussions.
• Deliver reciprocal leave cover in collaboration with consultant colleagues under a group job plan.
• Provide 1PA of clinical work remotely via a home reporting station and contribute to insourcing activity (remotely) where agreed.
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, governance, and departmental meetings.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, and supervision of radiology trainees on the East Midlands Deanery North Training Programme.
• Maintain active involvement in research, with support available via the local research infrastructure and strong university links.

Governance, Teaching & Research

Governance & Audit

All consultants are expected to take an active role in clinical governance, including:

• Clinical audit and incident review
• Risk management and quality improvement
• Participation in morbidity & mortality meetings
• Maintenance of CPD and evidence-based practice

Teaching

• Active contribution to formal and informal teaching of medical students, radiology trainees, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Involvement in national and local training schemes is encouraged and supported.

Research

• Opportunities exist for collaboration with local universities and research bodies.
• Applicants with a research background or interest in Interventional Radiology innovation will be supported.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Completion of Interventional Radiology training
• Competence in vascular and non-vascular IR procedures, including EVAR, TIPSS, and emergency interventions
• Experience in advanced MRA techniques and vascular ultrasound
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and MDT members

Desirable:

• Paediatric IR experience
• Oncological embolisation exposure
• Multi-centre or multi-operator working experience
• Communication skills training and/or human factors training

Professional Qualifications

Essential:

• FRCR or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview

Desirable:

• MRCP, MRCS or other relevant higher qualifications

Leadership & Management

Essential:

• Ability to lead, delegate, and contribute to service development
• Experience in team-based working and clinical service delivery
• Willingness to adopt flexible work practices to support the group rota

Desirable:

• Management training or degree
• Experience in change management or strategic leadership

Audit, Teaching & Research

Essential:

• Demonstrated participation in clinical audit
• Experience teaching junior staff or radiology trainees

Desirable:

• Original peer-reviewed publications in IR
• Evidence of research activity in Interventional Radiology

Practical Requirements

• Ability to travel between sites within the region
• Commitment to timely reporting to meet A&E and cancer targets
• Level 3 safeguarding training (for relevant paediatric contributions)

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