Consultant Interventional Radiologist

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for which specific privileges have been granted based on experience and skills

Ensures that he / she maintains high medical understanding and ethical standards in the practice of Neuro Interventional Radiology Imaging

Performs administrative tasks set by the Chairman of Medical Imaging and the Section Head

Ensures that practices meet standards set by JCIA and CABAHI

Participates in education and in formal education programs of the Hospital

Engages in clinical reviews, clinical research and other scholarly pursuits

Participates in Medical Imaging practices as determined by the Chairman of Medical Imaging and Section Head

Reporting of imaging for inclusion in patient records

Conferring with other departments on the interpretation of all modalities of body imaging findings and assisting in determining the nature and extent of necessary treatment

In addition to his duties as Consultant, he / she shall be accountable to the Chairman of Medical Imaging and Section Head of Neuro Interventional Radiology for fulfilling his / her responsibilities

Actively participates in QI activities

Provides input to the Section Head and Chairman of Medical Imaging

Serves on Committees as appointed by the Chairman of Medical Imaging or the Hospital Director or Section Head

Reports any violations of the rules and regulations of the Department to the Chairman or Section Head

Attain and maintain competency in the field of Neuro Interventional Radiology Imaging including performance and interpretation of all modalities of Neuro Interventional Radiology Imaging

Ensures that he / she maintains high medical ethical standards in the practice

Share emergency calls with other radiologists and Nuclear Medicine Physicians

Carry out on-call as required by the department

Should seek to advance knowledge and practice of radiological imaging by facilitating research and development in their domain. Should actively participate in planning research projects, securing funding, utilize the existing infrastructure for obtaining funds and resources and publishing research. Should devote energy to seeking partners for research funding. Should divert more energy in auditing their own work and the work of their department and introduce evidence-based practice

Invest in training residents and fellows, audit their work, encourage them to produce research work and publication but also to educate the public, i.e. patients through explanatory leaflets informing them the importance of imaging and raising the profile of imaging department

Responsibility Level : Non-Supervisory

Systems and Equipment : Health Information System (e.g. BestCare, PACS, RIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Radiological / diagnostic equipment, area specifc equipment / tools / system.

Relationships and Communications : Patients and family members, all involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical).

Decisions and Judgements : Expected to use critical thinking skills to reach objective conclusions, expected to work with minimum supervision

Mental Demands : Working under pressure, high responsibility role, dealing with familys and patients

Physical Demands : Perpetual interactions with relevant stakeholders, safe practices related to PPE, operating in safe manner to reduce injuries, coverage during emergencies / disasters / other unplanned unprecedented occasions, occasional overtime, on-call, weekend, holiday work may be required.

Lead and perform complex diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology procedures , including :

Cerebral and spinal angiography

Endovascular management of aneurysms, AVMs, and AV fistulas

Mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke

Carotid, vertebral, and intracranial stenting

Vertebroplasty / kyphoplasty and spinal embolisation procedures

Provide expert interpretation of neuroimaging studies (CT, MRI, angiography) to guide clinical decision-making.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings with neurology, neurosurgery, and stroke teams to ensure integrated patient care.

Take a leading role in developing and maintaining clinical protocols, quality assurance, and patient safety standards .

Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, radiology trainees, and fellows.

Contribute to departmental research, education, and training initiatives .

Participate in on-call and emergency interventional neuroradiology services as required.

Full time contracts with excellent renumeration and benefits available

Please apply with your CV to register your interest in this role.

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

US Board / FRCS - Irish, UK, Canadian, New Zealand or Australian / Diploma d'Etudes Specialises (DES) / CIS French Board / Fachart & Sub- Board / Fellowship / Board / Fellowship / Sweden / Belgium / Finland / Spain

Must have at least 3-4 years’ experience after being certified by a specialty board

Eligible for consultant licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

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