Job summary
This Post has arisen to maintain and support development and expansion of service in Diagnostic Neuroradiology within the Trust. Based in our Radiology Department - Royal Preston Hospital / Chorley District General Hospital. This is a permanent post, and the opportunity exists to join our regional neurosciences centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The adult Neurology department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurologists. There are also 2 paediatric neurologists who have links with Central Manchester Children's Hospital. The Neurosurgery department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive adult neurosurgical service. We would like to invite you to be a part of our exciting personnel and equipment expansion, including state of the art CT, PET-CT, hybrid interventional theatre, and a 3T MRI scanner suite.

You will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 10 existing neuroradiologists (6 of whom perform neuro intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologist.

Candidates looking for less than full time hours are encouraged to apply. Any person who is unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and if appointed the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis in discussion with colleagues.

The applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.

Main duties of the job
The post holder:

• will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 10 existing neuroradiologists, 6 of whom perform neuro-intervention along with supporting advanced neuro-imaging and head and neck radiology with reporting, MDT presentation.
• in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the neuro radiology service for the Directorate and associated Network. There is also an ongoing commitment to teaching SPRs who rotate through attachments within the Trust.
• Support diagnostic neuroradiology colleagues in both IP and OP MRI/CT reporting. Also close working with colleagues in the wider neurosciences and radiology department is expected as part of the daily work.
• A subspecialist interest in Head & Neck radiology is desirable; in addition to reporting of cross-sectional head and neck imaging, the post holder can partake in the network Thyroid and Head & Neck cancer MDTs and also perform neck ultrasound and FNAs/core biopsies.
• Interest in PET CT would be supported.
• Provide support for the local and Network neuroradiology MDTs.

There are also substantial opportunities for development or maintenance of other subspecialist interests.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a neuroradiology on call rota with 1:9 frequency.

Experience in head and neck radiology and advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.

About us
The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology. Mammography is performed at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital site. Additional scanning and service provision is also provided at our Preston Healthport site.

There have been several major service developments recently. These include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre.

Working for us here in the Neuroradiology department you will benefit from:

• The opportunity to join a Regional Specialty
• Secretarial support
• Clinical nurse specialist support
• A mentor
• On site staff parking
• Options to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
• Research opportunities within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
• CCT within 6 months
• Fellowship in Diagnostic neuroradiology from an accredited Training scheme

Desirable

• Subspecialist training in Head & Neck/ENT radiology
• Experience of advanced neuro-imaging techniques

Experience & Skills
Essential

• Wide experience in diagnostic neuroradiology and MDT work in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
• Experience of presenting in Neuroradiology MDTs in a tertiary neurosciences centre
• Experience of presenting in Head & Neck cancer/ thyroid MDTs.
• Recent experience of on-call working
• Examples of commitment to working as part of a clinical team

Desirable

• Ability to perform neck ultrasound and guided interventions
• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.

Management
Essential

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues
• Involvement in service development

Desirable

• Management course / certification.

Research and Development
Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Health
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Personal
Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.

Desirable

• Car owner / driver

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist, Dr Sachin Mathur, sachin.mathur@lthtr.nhs.uk, 01772522294