Consultant Diagnostic radiologist with interest in MSK and Trauma

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist. This full-time role involves a significant dedication to MSK and major trauma imaging as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will hold formal radiology training and possess relevant experience, contributing to both specialized and general radiology tasks. The position offers benefits such as career development, flexible working arrangements, and various employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Lease car scheme

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Must have completed formal training in general radiology.
• Experience in MSK and major trauma imaging required.
• Willing to engage in educational supervision of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate approximately 60% of time to MSK subspecialty work.
• Contribute to general departmental work, including duty reporting.
• Deliver regular evening sessions as part of job plan.

Skills

Experience in MSK imaging

Experience in major trauma imaging

General radiology training

Image-guided procedures

Education

Formal training in radiology

Formal training in MSK radiology

Job description

Applicants are invited for a substantive full‑time (1.0 WTE) consultant musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist post with an interest in major trauma imaging. The post has arisen due to expansion of the service and reconfiguration of the existing MSK imaging team. The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen an established team of MSK radiologists, some of whom also support major trauma services.

The successful candidate will have completed formal training in general radiology and will have experience in MSK and major trauma imaging. Approximately 60% of their time will be dedicated to MSK subspecialty work including ultrasound, all aspects of cross‑sectional imaging, image‑guided procedures, MDTs and plain‑film reporting.

The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the general work in the department, including duty “hot desk” reporting, general CT and plain radiographs. Part of this will take the form of an extended day to regularly provide consultant presence from Monday to Friday between 5 pm to 8 pm. This will involve reporting A&E and inpatient scans to support the radiology registrars and fellows.

The successful candidate will have completed formal training in MSK and major trauma radiology and will have experience in all aspects of MSK and general cross‑sectional imaging.

Supporting Professional Activities

2 PA per week. One Core SPA (CPD, Statutory mandatory training, Governance), second SPA discretionary by the Trust to be used for teaching, educational supervision of junior staff, additional roles. One SPA must be on site, one can be remote if requested.

Site for each activity to be finalised across the three main sites (CXH, HH and SMH) after appointment of the post. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to undertake sessions at one of the new CDCs.

Rapid access and the safe and efficient reporting of inpatient and emergency workload are key priorities, and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department, including plain film and CT reporting, which is delivered by a large consultant team across 7 days, and includes a daytime duty rota, scheduled but infrequent and flexible sessions at weekends and extended weekdays. The post holder will also be expected to deliver regular evening sessions as part of the job plan.

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Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.