Job Title
Consultant Radiologist with interest in Interventional Radiology
Location
Based in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT)
Reporting
Reports to: Clinical Director, Imaging Services
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Introduction
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking to recruit consultant radiologists to join its Interventional Radiology team.
General Information
The Belfast Health Care Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 360,000 citizens in the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist services for the population of Northern Ireland (1.9 million people). With an annual budget of almost £1.9bn and a workforce of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with teaching hospitals and have strong links with our local university partners providing high quality training for medical and other health care professionals across all disciplines.
Hospital Profiles
The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. In combination with its sister hospitals it provides virtually all tertiary referral services in Northern Ireland. The Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training and research, with most academic departments linked to the Queen’s University of Belfast Medical School.
All major laboratory services are also available including:
- Immunology
- Haematology (including Transfusion Services)
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Pathology
- Immunopathology
Additional services across sites include vascular and endovascular surgery, interventional radiology, neurosciences, medical and surgical cardiology, thoracic surgery, ophthalmology, endocrine, ENT, emergency general surgery, hepatology.
Radiology Services
Further detail on the radiology services provided in each of the hospitals is outlined below.
- Royal Victoria Hospital Radiology DepartmentDiagnostic and interventional therapy service for the Royal Hospitals and the whole Northern Ireland region. Facilities include 2 MRI scanners, 4 CT scanners (including two spectral CT and one photon counting CT), 6 ultrasound machines, 1 screening room, 3 interventional facilities (two biplanes) and 6 digital radiographic facilities. In addition, there are 2 gamma cameras and a PET CT facility.
- Belfast City Hospital Radiology DepartmentThe BCH Radiology department provides its services from facilities on the Ground Floor of the Tower and the Cancer Centre. Tower: Main department (includes 4 general X‑ray rooms and 2 CT scanners), Lorimer Suite (includes 3 high specification ultrasound machines), MRI Suite (1.5 T), 3 Interventional Radiology Suites. Cancer Centre: 2 multi‑slice spiral CT scanners, 2 1.5 T MRI scanners, 2 digital general radiography rooms, PET scanner, screening room/back up interventional room, fully equipped Nuclear Medicine Department.
- Mater Radiology DepartmentMain X‑ray department located on the 4th floor of the Dempsey Building. Smaller emergency X‑ray department in the Emergency Department on the ground floor. MRI suite in the Dorrian building on the ground floor. Equipment: 4 general purpose rooms with modern DR equipment, 1 Siemens fluoroscopic screening room, 2 high specification ultrasound machines, a Siemens CT scanner, a Siemens 1.5T MRI.
- Musgrave Park Hospital Radiology DepartmentMain X‑ray Department on the ground floor of the outpatient building. Equipment: 5 general X‑ray rooms, 1 Siemens Artis C‑arm unit, 3 ultrasound rooms with high specification machines, CT suite with a Siemens CT scanner, MRI suite (Siemens 1.5 T and 3 T), 2 DEXA bone density scanners.
Interventional Radiology Service
Interventional Radiology services are provided on the BCH and RVH sites, incorporating Paediatric IR. The BHSCT IR team also provides IR cover to the WHSCT as part of a Hub and Spoke model of IR provision. Each Belfast site has two dedicated interventional fluoroscopy rooms with multiple ultrasound scanners including fusion imaging guidance. Access to CT for interventional cases is available at short notice. The full range of interventional radiology is available across the sites covering all specialties, for example complex aortic stenting, interventional oncology, nephrology, urology, hepatology and an 8 surgeon vascular unit.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: As per current Consultant salary scale in line with the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service (Northern Ireland) 2004, and as amended.
Contract: Full time, on a whole time basis, or part‑time by agreement, based on the needs of the service. Working hours: As per the Trust’s Clinical Governance Framework.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practise (must have both at time of appointment)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights, Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent qualification
- Subspecialty training in interventional radiology, including a one‑year training post specific to Interventional Radiology
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Access to a means of transport between sites (waived for disabled applicants if alternative arrangements are suitable)
- Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA Immigration Regulations
Desirable Criteria
- European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) qualification
- Evidence of participation in relevant research projects
- Experience in radiological teaching of undergraduate or postgraduate students and/or paramedical staff
Responsibilities
- Participate in delivery of Interventional Radiology services and routine/evidence-based diagnostic radiology workload of the Belfast Trust.
- On call augmented by other Consultant Radiologists within the Interventional Radiology service (approx. 1 in 10).
- Activate and support the Regional Interventional Radiology Hub and Spoke model, ensuring patients receive timely specialist expertise.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audit, and quality improvement activities.
- Lead educational and training initiatives for undergraduate/postgraduate staff and develop research profile of the service.
- Maintain clinical competence through continuing medical education and adherence to GMC guidance.
- Contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance, audit, and revalidation processes.
Appointment Details
Appointment letter will state the relevant contract type and working pattern. The consultant will be employed on a permanent basis and will work from the Royal Victoria Hospital unless otherwise stated.
Other Information
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Gary Burke, Imaging Services Manager, telephone: 02895047444 or email Gary.Burke@belfasttrust.hscni.net.
Equality and diversity statement: The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women, LGBTQ+, disabled and ethnic minority staff. The Trust operates a positive discrimination policy for under‑represented groups.
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