Consultant Interventional Radiologist in Shrewsbury

Title: Consultant Interventional Radiologist

Grade: Consultant

Division: Clinical Support Services

Responsible to: Divisional Medical Director

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Contract & Working Pattern: Permanent | 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) (Part-time / flexible working applications welcome)

Job Summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled Consultant Interventional Radiologist to join a busy, progressive, and expanding radiology department.

Following a major £7 million modernisation of our radiology infrastructure, this role provides an outstanding opportunity to deliver advanced vascular and non-vascular interventional services while supporting general diagnostic cross-sectional imaging. The post involves sessional commitments across both main hospital sites (Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury). Core participation in the cross-county general radiology on-call rota is required (first on-call overnight service is outsourced).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Commitments

• Perform a wide spectrum of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

• Contribute actively to general diagnostic radiology reporting, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and clinic-radiological review sessions.

• Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways, evaluating, managing, and adjusting care based on clinical progress and outcomes.

• Participate in the cross-county general radiology on-call rota (approximately 1:24). (There is currently no separate out-of-hours interventional rota; prospective cover for annual and study leave applies)

• Deliver national and local clinical and quality performance targets collaboratively with clinical teams and commissioners.

Teaching, Training & Research

• Actively participate in the supervision, training, and workplace assessment of specialty radiology registrars rotating from the West Midlands training scheme (including University Hospital of North Staffordshire) and junior clinical staff.

• Support multi-professional workforce education, including advanced practitioner radiographers and sonographers.

• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement projects (QIPs), and local/national clinical trials supported by the Trust’s dedicated Audit Department.

Management & Governance

• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, Centre Manager, and multi-professional team in the efficient, safe running of the Imaging Service Delivery Unit.

• Maintain professional registration, participate in annual appraisals via the Premier IT Revalidation e-Portfolio (PReP), and fulfill all requirements for GMC revalidation and continuing professional development (CPD).

• Adhere to Trust clinical governance, statutory health & safety, infection prevention and control, and information governance protocols.

Indicative Job Plan (10 Programmed Activities)

A formal, agreed job plan will be finalised with the Clinical Director within three months of appointment and reviewed annually.

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 7.75 PAs (including core sessions, intervention, vetting, and 1 PA resident evening/weekend commitment)

• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 2.0 PAs (CPD, audit, revalidation, teaching, service improvement)

• On-Call Availability: 0.25 PA (non-resident cross-county on-call)

Indicative Weekly Timetable

Day

Morning (AM)

Afternoon (PM)

Monday

CT Imaging

Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)

Tuesday

Ultrasound Intervention

Cross-Sectional Reporting

Wednesday

Admin / Protocolling & Vetting

MR Imaging

Thursday

Interventional Radiology Suite

Interventional Radiology Suite

Friday

Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)

Duty Doctor / Emergency Inpatient Support

Departmental & Equipment Profile

The Directorate of Radiology operates across 33 dedicated imaging rooms, alongside a community diagnostic center (CDC):

• Angiography / Cath Labs: 2x Philips Azurion suites

• CT Scanners: 5 state-of-the-art systems (Siemens, Canon 360-slice, and Canon Multislice)

• MRI Scanners: 4x 1.5T Siemens Aera systems plus 2 mobile units and a dedicated CDC Siemens Sola MRI

• Ultrasound & Fluoroscopy: 8 advanced ultrasound systems (Canon 1700, Siemens Acuson, Philips Epic Elite), 2x Philips general screening fluoroscopy suites, and 8 Philips Digital Diagnostic rooms

• IT / PACS: Enterprise Agfa EI PACS with extensive regional and tertiary networking

Person Specification

Category

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent)

• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent

• Higher academic degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

Eligibility & Registration

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at the date of interview)

• Post-CCT interventional fellowship credentials

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive training equivalent to UK CCT in Clinical Radiology

• Demonstrable competency and advanced clinical experience in vascular and non-vascular Interventional Radiology

• Competence in emergency general diagnostic radiology and cross-sectional imaging

• Specific subspecialty interest complementing existing consultants (e.g., embolisation, oncology intervention)

Governance, Audit & Research

• Evidence of commitment to regular clinical audit, quality improvement, and clinical risk management

• Understanding of basic research methodology and evidence-based clinical guidelines

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Presentation of original work at national/international radiology congresses

Teamworking & Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, patients, and carers

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary clinical team

• Patient-centred approach aligning with Poppy’s Promise and the C.A.R.E. principles (Compassion, Acknowledge, Respect, Empower)

• Formal leadership or clinical management training

Trust Culture & Values

At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are committed to "Providing excellent care for the communities we serve."

• Our Core Values (PACT): Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted.

• Poppy’s Promise: All colleagues are expected to embody human-centred, compassionate communication—listening actively, respecting individual dignity, and empowering patients and relatives through shared decision-making.