Locum Consultant - Clinical Radiologist IR

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000

Job description

Job Summary

The post-holder is expected to help grow the number and variety of IR procedures being performed at WHTHT new IR unit, help establish new services such as prostate artery embolisation, thrombectomy for pulmonary thromboembolic disease and management of venous disease such as veneplasty & stenting. The post-holder will also be expected to support the vascular interventional radiology meetings.

The position may involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments will involve a 1 in 20 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.

Furthermore, plans are underway to establish a dedicated IR on-call rota when there are enough interventional radiologists, and the post-holder will be able to transfer from the general on-call rota to support the IR rota.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Extensive experience in general and interventional radiology
2. Knowledge of NHS complaints system
3. Record of incident and near miss reporting
4. Presentation skills
5. Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
6. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
7. Audit experience
8. Experience of research, presentations to learned societies

About Us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: Flexible Working Options.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date Posted: 27 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 5 weeks

Working Pattern: Part-time

Reference Number: 360-E-1077A

Job Locations: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Job Responsibilities

7am - 7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available. On-call backup overnight and weekend 8.30am - 3.30pm.

1. Two Interventional Radiology full days
2. AAU flexible with on-call
3. SPA 1 PAs TBC

Person Specification

Please refer to the JD for essential and desirable requirements.

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.

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Employer's Website: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust