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
Dr Peter Osborn, Consultant Lead Musculoskeletal Radiologist peter.osborn@nhs.net
All applicants are welcome to visit the department for a tour.
Key Responsibilities:
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: nigel.cowan@nhs.net
Dr Prashant Menon: prashant.menon@nhs.net
Dr Pete Osborn: peter.osborn@nhs.net
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
Desirable
Knowledge
Other
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.