Interventional Radiology (Sub specialty)

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a current licence to practice.
• Evidence of achievement of the required entrustment level in ST2 capabilities in Clinical Radiology at time of application and ST3 capabilities in Clinical Radiology (as defined by 2021 Clinical Radiology curriculum) by time of appointment.
• Ability to demonstrate previous training equivalent to 2021 Clinical Radiology curriculum if applying for entry at ST5.
• Hold National Training Number (NTN) in Clinical Radiology.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCR Part 2A

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

• Applicant is up to date and fit to practise safety.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with General Medical Council (GMC) standards/Good Medical Practice.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Pre-employment health screening

Essential

• Ability to provide complete employment history.
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
• Evidence of achievement of the required entrustment level in ST2 capabilities in Clinical Radiology at time of application and ST3 capabilities in Clinical Radiology (as defined by 2021 Clinical Radiology curriculum) by time of appointment.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Desirable

• Proven ability to devise, implement and complete research projects.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Desirable

• Evidence of published papers in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of presenting work to national and international radiology meetings.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge of anatomy, pathology and radiology.
• Capacity to apply good clinical judgement.

Desirable

• Shows aptitude for practical skills and interventional procedures.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of clinical audit in maintaining and raising standards. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the use of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of completed audit projects.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interviews/selection centre

Essential

Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Councilⁱ.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre

ⁱApplicants are advised to visit the GMC website which gives details of evidence accepted for registration.

Essential

Communication and language skills

• The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English with the ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.

Decisiveness/accountability

• The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.

Interpersonal skills

• See patients as people, empathise, work cooperatively with others open and non-defensive, sense of humour.

Uses non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues

• Regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status.

Flexibility

• To be able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances.

Desirable

Resilience

• To be able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks and be self-aware.

Thoroughness

• Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.

Shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm

• Is a self-starter, motivated and shows curiousity and initiative.

Probity

• Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas and respects confidentiality.

When is this evaluated?

• Interview/selection centre
• References