Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston
Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology
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Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 24 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0ecd4fb52d8341eb97bbbd9340ec428a
Full Job Description
Based within the Neuro Radiology Department - Royal Preston Hospital / Chorley District General Hospital Opportunities exist to join our regional neurosciences centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria. There have been several major service developments recently. These include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre. 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 new 3T MRI scanner suite. The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists (4 of whom perform neuro intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologist. 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. We will consider applications from candidates suitable for a locum post. The applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.,
- will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists, 4 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.
- 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
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.
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