Consultant Radiologist with a major interest in Genitourinary Radiology

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague with a specialist interest in Genitourinary radiology or IR with an GU interest to join our team of 44 consultants.  We are a dynamic and innovative department, and the applicant will be expected to provide acute and sub speciality imaging and have a strong interest in teaching. Portsmouth Hospital University NHS trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, providing acute and specialist services to a population of greater than 675,000 people.  Portsmouth is part of the East branch of the Wessex specialist registrars training scheme, providing training to 20 specialist registrars.  Portsmouth University NHS Trust is in partnership with the Isle of Wight and hosts the new Portsmouth Medical School. 

Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside port, steeped in naval history and surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park.  It is only 1.5 hours from London, close to two international airports and has ferry links to Europe and the Isle of Wight.  There are exceptional schools in the region with very good OFSTED reports. Opportunity for both water and land based outdoor activities is exceptional, and working in Portsmouth offers an excellent work life balance.

To discuss the role in more detail please contact;

Dr Paula McParland, Clinical Director

[email protected]

Dr Peter Osborn, Consultant Lead Musculoskeletal Radiologist [email protected]

All applicants are welcome to visit the department for a tour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subspecialty interest in genitourinary and renal imaging or IR with an interest in uroradiology, to participate in all aspects of CT, MRI, US, image-guided biopsies simple fluoroscopy studies and GU and Renal MDTs. 
• General work 
  • • Acute in-patient cross sectional imaging 
    • Diagnostic On-call service, currently 1:15.
    • Diagnostic rota supported by local trainees until midnight
    • Outsourced CT midnight to 0900hrs
    • Weekend on call working is “in and working” for between 8-10 hr, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This should be taken within three months of the on-call date.  

• Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultrasonographers, including skill mix training. 
• Provide training for the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees.
• The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA).  One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working etc.) Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.

Genitourinary Radiology Department

This new Uroradiology post is to join our team of subspecialty radiologists (currently 2 GU radiologists, 2 GU and interventional).

The department of urology includes 10 urologists, serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing cancer (prostate, bladder, ureteric and renal) and stone services.  Portsmouth is leading center for robotic partial nephrectomy and provides teaching for both international and national surgeons. The radiology department has a specialist interest in urothelial malignancies. There are opportunities for both research and publication.  The department provides a comprehensive Uroradiology Interventional service. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a major renal centre covering the majority of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent parts of Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire and Surrey and servicing a population of 2.2 million people.  It is a major renal transplant unit performing over 100 transplants per year.  It provides renal replacement for over 1500 patients per year via fistula access.  There are 20 renal physicians and 6 renal transplant surgeons.

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting one of the Uroradiology consultants via email.

Dr Nigel Cowan:  [email protected]

Dr Prashant Menon:  [email protected]

Dr Pete Osborn:  [email protected]

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent. 
• Subspecialty experience in genitourinary imaging

Desirable

• Management course or experience.
• Fellowship level training in genitourinary imaging.
• Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in GU radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, MRI, CT including biopsies.
• General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

• Evidence of teaching medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Desirable

• Fellowship in Uroradiology.
• Interventional Uroradiology experience including image-guided biopsies and some fluoroscopic procedures.

Skills

Essential

Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.

• Demonstrable basic management skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
• Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally

Working Together for Patients with Compassion As One Team Always Improving

Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff , respect diversity)

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.