Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust for an Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) Consultant. This is a full time (10 PA) post, but we can accommodate applicants who wish to work on part-time contracts.

The primary duties of the posts will be to provide specialist INR cover, participate in the INR on call rota and general support within the department including reporting sessions and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). The department is seeking flexible candidates who will support and meet service needs.

As one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country, UHCW’s two hospitals care for over a million people from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. As a Trust we combine a number of key roles:

District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population

Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the sector and beyond

Major Trauma Centre (Level 1)

All medical specialities including renal transplantation and a major Oncology Unit (the Arden Cancer Centre) are housed on site.

Provider of innovative and leading-edge clinical services to Coventry and Warwickshire.

The clinical base for The University of Warwick Medical School.

Main duties of the job

Main Aims and Objectives of the Post

To join a team of two INRs to support and expand the INR service to patients in Coventry, Rugby and the surrounding districts. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to, that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.

To participate in a 1:4 INR on call service (currently limited to extended weekday on call, with a plan to extend to weekend work in due course).

To support multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To provide acute diagnostic neuroradiology cover during working hours.

To develop an academic and research interest (individuals with specific specialist skills are welcome to add those to the Trust’s imaging scope)

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • Meets all Essential

Desirable

  • Meets all Desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical training and experience in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology. ? Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of a UK INR trainee. ? Prior experience of on call rota. ? Ability to supervise and report the full scope of neuro CT and MRI imaging. ? Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. ? Understanding of the Clinical Governance process. ? Competent in basic information technology.

Desirable

  • Experience of effective management of staff at a senior level. ? Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, waiting times/lists. ? Further skills in information technology.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good spoken and written English ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ? Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors. ? Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. ? Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. ? Ability to manage and lead clinical team. ? Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. ? Commitment to continuing medical education. ? Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy ? Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.? Able to undertake complete audit cycle including multi-disciplinary audit. ? Participated in completed clinical research projects. ? Knowledge of clinical governance issues

Desirable

  • Management qualification ? Education qualification ? An established research background ? Peer reviewed publications ? Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.

Continued professional / personal development

Essential

  • Commitment to own continuing education and professional development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Caring attitude to patients ? Enquiring, critical approach to work ? Excellent inter-personal qualities ? Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues ? Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational) at all levels. ? Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team ? Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s behaviour framework – attached).

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).

Closing Date: 8 September 2026

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