Consultant in Musculoskeletal and General Radiology

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Devon and Torbay; Sur place; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist specialising in MSK radiology. The role involves working with a team of radiologists and MSK specialists to deliver a broad spectrum of MSK imaging, image-guided procedures and a seven-day service across inpatient care.

The post requires full GMC registration, RC Radiology Fellowship (or equivalent), and CCT in radiology with Specialist Register (or within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is essential.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) is essential.
• CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months) is essential.
• Desirable: MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.

Responsabilités

• Share an office with other consultant radiologists and secretary.
• Be involved in 7-day-working patterns to support inpatient services.
• Participate in radiology on-call rota and maintain general and MSK imaging services.
• Support the sarcoma MDT and supervise radiology residents and reporting radiographers.

Connaissances

MSK imaging

On-call rota

Team collaboration

Education & teaching

Formation

GMC registration

RC Radiology Fellowship

CCT in Radiology

MD/PhD (Desirable)

Description du poste

The successful applicant will complement a team of 7 FTE consultant radiologists, consultant MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer to deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology. The team members are core members of the regional Sarcoma team. The team also provides an innovative one stop service for Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Patients. Every effort will be made to accommodate the subspecialty interests of the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists. The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.

The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists. The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.

The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to share the on-call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
• CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.

Particular skills and experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology.
• Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
• Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard MSK imaging
• Ability to support the work of the sarcoma MDT
• Ability to perform image-guided joint injections/aspirations
• Ability to supervise radiology residents across a broad range of imaging.
• Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
• Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota

Desirable

• Minimum 6 month post-CCT fellowship in MSK radiology, or equivalent independent experience in MSK radiology.
• Ability to independently report whole body MRI.
• Ability to independently perform image-guided biopsies and drainages.
• Ability to report trial imaging to RECIST 1.1.

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
• Evidence of completed audit projects

Desirable

• Completion of clinical research.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Ability to undertake basic science research.
• Ability to lead research team.
• Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

• Well-presented CV.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Leadership qualities.

Desirable

• Information technology skills.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

Management

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability and willingness to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management. Experience in audit.

Desirable

• Experience in medical management.

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
• Ability to move between sites if required

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