• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-25-0916?language=en&page=1049&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  UHP currently employ 4 FTE Interventional Neuroradiology consultants and a specialty doctor training to deliver Mechanical Thrombectomy. The service is expanding to deliver a mechanical thrombectomy service and 24-hour service for stroke.

  This post is to recruit the 5th interventional neuroradiology consultant who will require a full range of skills in complex aneurysm work and mechanical thrombectomy to work as part of a team of 6wte interventional neuroradiologists who can perform a full range of INR treatments, diagnostic neuroradiology on call and reporting.

  Main duties of the job

  This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. Post-holders will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services including inpatient cover, reporting and clinical meetings. The post holders will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.

  Post holders will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.

  The posts will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.

  Post holders are expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.

  Post holders will be required to comply with Trust Policies notably job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.

  The programs shown could be subject to modification, in agreement with post holders and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

  Post holders will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants. Successful candidates will participate in providing 7-day Mechanical thrombectomy and intracranial aneurysm treatment services.

  The Directorate supports any research interests of the post-holders in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D with an expectation to actively participate in the department's audit and clinical governance program.

  About us

  Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, few cities can rival Plymouth's stunning location; sandwiched between the incredible Southwest coastline and the wild, natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park - in short, there really is nowhere quite like it. Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful part of the UK.

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare and is the largest teaching hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, receiving circa one million people through its doors each year.

  The Radiology department at UPHT - Plymouth is a large teaching department responsible for specialist registrar training. Derriford Hospital is a large Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care to a population of 1.7 million. It is a busy Trauma centre. The main x-ray service is accommodated within two large adjacent departments, and a third smaller one in A&E. There are 6 CT scanners, 5 MRI scanners,2 fluoroscopy suites, 3 interventional suites and 18 ultrasound rooms. There is a nuclear medicine department including radiopharmacy.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  216-G1-NRA7147506

  Job locations

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road, Crownhill

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. The post-holder will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services such as inpatient cover, reporting and a share of clinical meetings. The post holder will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.

  The post holder will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.

  The post will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.

  The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.

  The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.

  For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This post will be within the diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology services. The post-holder will be expected to cover diagnostic neuroradiology services such as inpatient cover, reporting and a share of clinical meetings. The post holder will be a full member of the interventional neuroradiology team, including on call.

  The post holder will be expected to perform a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke.

  The post will share responsibility for provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service.

  The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.

  The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal, and leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.

  For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualification

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
  • CCT in Radiology and entry on Specialist Register

  Desirable

  • MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree

  Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to requirement for gaining UK CCT in radiology
  • Further sub-specialist training in diagnostic and interventional radiology
  • Experience in interventional neuroradiology procedures including stroke thrombectomy
  • Experience in adult neuroimaging
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of both emergency and routine neuroradiological situations
  • Ability to supervise radiology specialty trainees across a broad range of neuroimaging
  • Able to participate in interventional neuroradiology on-call rota

  Desirable

  • Experience in vertebral augmentation procedures and spinal biopsies
  • Experience in brain and spinal AVM treatments
  • Experience in spectroscopy, functional imaging and other advanced neuroimaging techniques

  Research and clinical audit

  Essential

  • Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
  • Evidence of completed audit projects

  Desirable

  • Completion of clinical research
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Ability to undertake basic science research
  • Ability to lead research team
  • Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical and practical skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research

  Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  Essential

  • Well presented CV
  • Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
  • Commitment to continuing medical education
  • Leadership Qualities

  Desirable

  • Information Technology Skills
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities ay local, regional or national level

  Management

  Essential

  • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
  • Ability to participate in department, directorate and trust management
  • Experience in audit

  Desirable

  • Experience in medical management

  Practical Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
  • Ability to move between sites if required

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualification

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
  • CCT in Radiology and entry on Specialist Register

  Desirable

  • MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree

  Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to requirement for gaining UK CCT in radiology
  • Further sub-specialist training in diagnostic and interventional radiology
  • Experience in interventional neuroradiology procedures including stroke thrombectomy
  • Experience in adult neuroimaging
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of both emergency and routine neuroradiological situations
  • Ability to supervise radiology specialty trainees across a broad range of neuroimaging
  • Able to participate in interventional neuroradiology on-call rota

  Desirable

  • Experience in vertebral augmentation procedures and spinal biopsies
  • Experience in brain and spinal AVM treatments
  • Experience in spectroscopy, functional imaging and other advanced neuroimaging techniques

  Research and clinical audit

  Essential

  • Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems
  • Evidence of completed audit projects

  Desirable

  • Completion of clinical research
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Ability to undertake basic science research
  • Ability to lead research team
  • Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical and practical skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research

  Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  Essential

  • Well presented CV
  • Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
  • Commitment to continuing medical education
  • Leadership Qualities

  Desirable

  • Information Technology Skills
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities ay local, regional or national level

  Management

  Essential

  • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
  • Ability to participate in department, directorate and trust management
  • Experience in audit

  Desirable

  • Experience in medical management

  Practical Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
  • Ability to move between sites if required

  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).

  Additional information

  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 details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road, Crownhill

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road, Crownhill

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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