Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant Paediatric Interventional Radiologist is available in the Department of Radiology. The appointee will primarily work within the Radiology Department of Birmingham Children's Hospital joining an existing establishment of 13 diagnostic consultant paediatric radiologists and 1 full time consultant paediatric interventional radiologist. This is a part time3- PA post.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be trained in all aspects of paediatric interventional radiology. This post has been developed to support our currentpaediatric interventional radiologistsand the other diagnostic radiologists who help support the service. The paediatric interventional radiology service provides support to many specialties including liver/liver transplantation, urology, generalsurgery, rheumatology, dermatology, oncology and the primary muscle and bone tumour service. The applicant will be expected to be able to perform both vascular and non-vascular IR procedures to help support these specialties within the organisation. Particularlyexpertisein liver and vascular IR is desirable. The IR service is also currently supported by SLAs with consultants who work in adult local/regional centres. Currently neuro IR is supported by an SLA from the regional adult neurointerventional service. At present there is no robust on-call rota for paediatric IR. The applicant would be expected to contribute to the development of an on-call rota. There will be an expectation to contribute to the MDTs requiring regular IR input, including reno-vascular, vascular malformations,urologyand liver surgery. This post will have both dedicated interventional radiology time and clinic time to help support and manage the IR workload.

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities
The new consultant contractcomprises3Programmed Activities (PAs) (equivalent to 4 hours), of which2.5PAs are for direct clinical care (DCC) and0.5are for supporting activities (SPA).Job Plans are reviewed annually at the time of consultant appraisal which occurs between April and October. The successful post holder will beallocateddirect clinical care sessions in paediatric interventional radiology, paediatric interventionalclinicsand MDTS. The service is supported flexibly by SLA arrangements with regional centres and bynon IRradiologists where necessary.The following provisional timetable will form the basis for discussion with the successful applicants. Notall ofthe DCC sessions will involve formal imaging lists.

SPA sessions are provided to ensure that yearly appraisal targets can be met (CPD etc). In addition to this there are numerous roles in the department that have SPA allocation and there is an expectation that the individual will undertake one of these roles as part of the SPA activitiesegRPC chairman, educational supervisor, modality lead, audit lead etc

A provisional timetablefor the3-PA contract includes:

• 2.5 PAs for Interventional radiology theatre/clinic
• 0.5 SPA

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Fellowship/membership of a medical/surgical college.

Relevant experience
Essential

• Training and experience which fulfils the requirements of the RCR document on subspecialty training in Paediatric Radiology.

Desirable

• Training in a recognised paediatric centre of excellence.
• Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology.
• Attendance at a recognised management course.

Interests and motivation
Essential

• A special interest in Paediatric Radiology.
• Publications and/or presentations related to Paediatric Radiology.

Desirable

• A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Proven commitment to team work with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven commitment to personal professional development.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Manager - BC Radiology
Aaron Gilbert
Aaron.gilbert1@nhs.net
01213339540