Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Interventional Radiology Consultant team. The appointee will cover both sites, City Hospital, Birmingham and Sandwell General Hospital during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCR (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Radiology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in the generality of Radiology.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to contribute to the IR service and to take part in the training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department.
We provide a full range of non-vascular interventional radiology services at City and Sandwell Hospitals at present. There are excellent relationships with clinical teams in many specialities, with a well established pattern of cooperative working. We have a large uterine artery embolization service as well as a service for renal ablation. We are a major renal stone centre in addition to providing acute services to most other specialities. There is an expectation of return of vascular services and working at the Black Country Hub.
About us
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which will be opening in October 2024. It will be worth the wait. Its opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nation's leading provider of integrated care. This new state of the art acute hospital in Grove Lane, Smethwick will bring together all acute services onto one site.
Information about the Specialty
There is a 6 bed day case unit within Sandwell Hospital Radiology department, shared with the gastroenterology team who use some of the beds two sessions a week. A 9 bed unit is present in the new MMUH hospital. We also run our own IR outpatient clinic.
The interventional radiologists participate in the Black Country Alliance non vascular IR on call system. This is a 24/7 service, based on BSIR recommendations. SWBH as an institution is on call to perform procedures for four Trusts (Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and SWBH) one in every 3 weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) and will participate overnight on one in three weekdays after appointment of additional radiologists. This service is an extension to our successful weekend nephrostomy service, which was shortlisted for a Health Service Journal award.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Dr Sarah Yusuf 0121 507 2533
Clinical Lead: Dr Oluwasola Ajayi 0121 553 1831
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oFRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in radiology
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
Desirable
- o Non vascular interventional radiology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
City Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH