Clinical Radiology - South West Peninsula Deanery

Clinical Radiology: ST4 level
Subspecialty Training in Interventional Radiology
Job Description
April 2011

RADIOLOGY
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Summary of this post
Trainees on the SW Peninsula Radiology Training Scheme wishing to undertake
subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology will be appointed by a process of written
application and competitive interview. Recruitment will take place during ST3 to start
training at the beginning of ST4. In 2011 there will be two posts available. Only ST3
trainees currently in post on the SW Peninsula Radiology Training Scheme will be eligible
to apply. Appointment will be dependent on satisfactory references, passing all the
modules of the FRCR IIa exam and an ARCP 1 outcome at the end of ST3.
The Academy
In the Peninsula we offer training at the Peninsula Radiology Academy, one of only three
radiology academies in the country. The Peninsula Radiology Academy is based near
Derriford Hospital and is the only purpose built facility for the training of Radiology trainees
of its type in in the world. The resources are second to none. These include a 110 seat
lecture theatre with audio visual links that can connect to the major procedural rooms at
Derriford and have been used to have joint meetings with other sites in mainland Europe
and the other training facilities, there are also 3 seminars rooms with similar facilities.
There is a skills labs including state of the art ultrasound, ultrasound phantoms and an
interventional vascular simulator. Extensive computing facilities including access to the
electronic learning data base (the largest electronic learning project in Europe-aimed
specifically at Radiology trainees) and the validated case archive (in excess of 20,000
validated images). There is an integrated PACS system which allows linking to all of the
training centres and a high level of consultant teaching and supervision from live and
archived cases.
This Post
Training in Interventional Radiology (IR) will follow the new Royal College of Radiologists
(RCR) 2010 curriculum (see RCR website).
Successful applicants will be required to formally declare to the RCR that they are
following the 2010 instead of the 2007 curriculum (see RCR website), will be required to
use the RCR e-portfolio and engage fully in the use of work place based assessments
(WBPAs). Applicants are advised to take particular note of the standards for satisfactory
progression at ARCP on page 104 of the RCR 2010 subspecialty training curriculum for
IR.
Successful applicants will have spent the first three years of training (ST 1-3) focusing on
acquiring general radiological competencies at the same time as acquiring core
interventional skills. Appointment will be dependent on satisfactory references, passing all
the modules of the FRCR IIa exam and an ARCP 1 outcome at the end of ST3. ST 4-6 will
concentrate on developing advanced interventional competencies at the same time as
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maintaining core competencies in general radiology. Subspecialty trainees in IR will be
required to sit the FRCR IIb exam in ST4.
As the subspecialty training curriculum in IR is a three year programme IR trainees will be
required to defer their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) date accordingly.
Dependent on satisfactory progression at ARCP, the SW Peninsula Radiology Training
Scheme training programme in IR will lead to the award of a CCT in Clinical Radiology
with Interventional Radiology sub-specialisation.
Subspecialty trainees in IR will spend 9 months of each training year in one of the clinical
departments on the scheme (the clinical block). During the clinical block study days are
banked and taken as a block for the remaining 3 months of the year based at the
Radiology Training Academy in Plymouth (the academy block). During the academy block
in ST 4-6 trainees may undertake placements at centres outside the training scheme
(external placements). External placements are subject to educational approval. Trainees
in IR may wish to undertake a post-CCT fellowship. The scheme has strong links with
centres in Australia and Canada.
The Academy environment allows ample time to become involved in research and audit
activity. Trainees are also encouraged to pursue further qualifications with many
undertaking Postgraduate Certificates of Medical Education or Management. There is also
a local radiology M.D. programme and ultrasound fellowship based in Plymouth.
Trainees may be placed in any of the following Trusts and will move between them to gain
the necessary competencies:
Trusts Offering these Programmes:
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
(http://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx)
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
(http://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk/)
South Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
(http://www.sdhct.nhs.uk/)
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
(http://www.rcht.nhs.uk/RoyalCornwallHospitalsTrust/)
North Devon District Hospitals NHS trust
(http://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/)
Related Sites
The Peninsula Radiology Academy
http://penra.org.uk/
The Royal College of Radiologists
http://www.rcr.ac.uk/
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General Information
This document forms part of the job description for Specialist Trainees working in the
South West Peninsula Deanery.
The Terms and Conditions of Employment (including those related to leave and sick pay)
are in accordance with the nationally agreed Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital
Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) and General Whitley Council Conditions of
Service currently in force and as amended from time to time.
Appointments are superannuable unless you opt out of the scheme or are ineligible to join,
and your remuneration will be subject to declaration of superannuable contributions in
accordance with the National Health Services Superannuation Scheme.
Hours of Work
Your duty hours will be between 40 and 56 hours per week (part-time staff pro rata)
depending upon the pattern of work offered by the employer, which should be in
accordance with paragraph 20 of the national terms and conditions of service for hospital
medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community service
(England and Wales), “the TCS”, as amended from time to time. This may (or may not)
include work in evenings, at night and weekends. The TCS may be viewed at:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/JuniorDoctorsDentistsGPReg/Pages/Doct
orsInTraining-JuniorDoctorsTermsAndConditions150908.aspx
Salary scale
You should be paid monthly at the rates set out in the national terms and conditions of
service for hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the
community health service (England and Wales), “the TCS”, as amended from time to time.
The payscales are reviewed annually. Current rates of pay may be viewed at
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/Pages/Pay-and-contracts.aspx. Part-time
posts will be paid pro-rata.
Pay supplement
Depending upon the working pattern and hours of duty you are contracted to undertake by
the employer you should be paid a monthly additional pay supplement at the rates set out
in paragraph 22 of the TCS. The current payscales may be viewed at
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/Pay%20circulars/Pages/PayCircularsMedi
calandDental.aspx. The pay supplement is not reckonable for NHS pension purposes. The
pay supplement will be determined by the employer and subject to monitoring.
Study Leave
The employer is expected to offer study leave in accordance with paragraphs 250 – 254 of
the TCS. Local policy and procedure will be explained at induction.
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Assessment of Training
Training appointments are subject to regular local and annual assessment confirming
satisfactory progress through the programme. The requirements of the assessments will
be detailed in the “Gold Guide” which may be viewed at
http://www.mmc.nhs.uk/pdf/Gold%20Guide%202010%20Fourth%20Edition%20v08.pdf
Disclosure of Criminal Background
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that
you must declare all criminal convictions, including those that you would otherwise be
considered “spent”.
Where the appointment involves substantial access to children and/or vulnerable adults,
the appointment is subject to a police check. The Criminal Records Bureau will be asked
to verify that you have no convictions and cautions or pending prosecutions, convictions,
cautions and bind-over orders. This will include local police force records in addition to
checks with the Police National Computer and the government departments lists held by
the Department of Health for Education and Employment, where appropriate.
Police checks will only be requested for candidates recommended for appointment and will
be carried out by the employing Trust.
Medical Clearance
Offers of employment to the rotation will be subject to satisfactory medical clearance
including Hepatitis B status.
Medical checks will only be requested for candidates recommended for appointment and
will be carried out by the employing Trust.
Relocation Expenses
The employer will have a local policy for relocation expenses based on paragraphs 314 –
315 of the TCS and national guidance at
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/JuniorDoctorsDentistsGPReg/Pages/Doct
orsInTraining-JuniorDoctorsTermsAndConditions150908.aspx. You are advised to check
eligibility and confirm any entitlement with the employer before incurring any expenditure.
The current Relocation Expenses guidelines can be accessed via the South West
Peninsula Deanery website (www.peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk).
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Less Than Full Time Working
Less than full time working is available for doctors in the training grades for whom full-time
training is not practical for “well-founded individual reasons”. Trainees wishing to take up
the option of less than full time training will need to have successfully obtained a post in
the relevant specialty and grade in open competition. However, they will be expected to
approach the Deanery prior to applying for posts to confirm that they are eligible for
funding for less than full time working.
A copy of the “Less Than Full Time Working” policy can be obtained from the South West
Peninsula Deanery website (www.peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk). Doctors wishing to work on
a less than full time basis should be aware that they will be expected to “slot share” with
another less than full time trainee.
Contacts
For further information please contact
Training Programme Director for senior trainees.
Dr Tom Sulkin
Email : tom.sulkin@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk
Tel.: 01872 252285
Training Scheme Lead for Subspecialty Training in Interventional Radiology
Dr Andrew Edwards
Email : andrew.edwards@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk
Tel : 01872 252285
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