Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology
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Job Description
This post has arisen to maintain and support the development and expansion of services 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.
About the Department
- 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 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.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service.
- Support the 10 existing neuroradiologists (6 of whom perform neuro-intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologists.
- 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.
Requirements
- Applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
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The Post Holder
- 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 neuroimaging and head and neck radiology with reporting, MDT presentation.
- In conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development, and delivery of the neuroradiology 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.
- Participate in a neuroradiology on-call rota with 1:9 frequency.
Experience
- Experience in head and neck radiology and advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.
Radiology Directorate
- 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 are also provided at our Preston Healthport site.
- Recent major service developments include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre.
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Benefits
- 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
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Sachin Mathur
- Job title: Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist
- Email address: sachin.mathur@lthtr.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01772 522294
Additional information can also be requested from:
- Dr A Mathew, Clinical Director: (01772) 524558
- Ruth Mills, Personal Assistant to the Clinical Director & Business Managers: ruth.mills@lthtr.nhs.uk
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director, and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive: (01772) 522692
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