Consultant MSK Radiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Career development support

Counselling services

On-site nursery

Descrizione del lavoro

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Radiologist specialising in MSK imaging to cover reporting and procedures across MRI, CT, ultrasound and plain films. The role includes image-guided injections and biopsies, with weekly service sessions and on-call duties.

You will train residents and fellows, participate in meetings, and contribute to research and service development within a large MSK service.

Competenze

• FRCR or equivalent.
• 1st on GMC Specialist Register via CCT within 6 months or CESR or equivalent.
• Extensive MSK radiology experience incl. US/CT guided biopsies.

Mansioni

• Report MSK plain film, MRI, CT and ultrasound independently.
• Perform image-guided injections under fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT.
• Carry out bone and soft tissue biopsies.
• Undertake MR arthrography and spinal intervention.
• Deliver weekly general service session for inpatient and emergency reporting.
• Take part in the on-call consultant rota.
• Train radiology residents and MSK fellows.
• Lead MSK radiology meetings and quality improvement work.

Conoscenze

MSK radiology

US guidance

CT guided biopsy

Teaching

Formazione

FRCR

GMC Specialist Register

Strumenti

Ultrasound

MRI

CT

Descrizione del lavoro

Consultant post in musculoskeletal radiology in the Radiology Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The consultant works across the MSK imaging and intervention service, reporting plain film, MRI, CT and ultrasound, and carrying out image-guided procedures, with a weekly general service session and general on-call duties. It suits post-CCT radiologists with subspecialist MSK training in a department doing around 500,000 studies a year; fellowship training is an advantage. The start date is February 2027.

What the job involves

• Report MSK plain film, MRI, CT and ultrasound independently
• Perform image-guided injections under fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT
• Carry out bone and soft tissue biopsies
• Undertake MR arthrography and spinal intervention
• Deliver one weekly general service session for inpatient and emergency cross-sectional hot reporting
• Take part in the general on-call consultant rota
• Prepare for and attend MSK radiology meetings
• Train radiology residents through the East of England Imaging Academy
• Train and supervise post-CCT MSK radiology fellows
• Take part in the fortnightly MSK Journal Club and the department's research, quality improvement and educational work

What’s required

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in clinical radiology, with proposed CCT within 6 months of interview, or CESR, European Community Rights or equivalent higher qualification
• FRCR or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Experience

• Extensive MSK radiology experience, including US and CT guided biopsies, shown through specialist training or consultant-level experience
• Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice
• Overseas applicants must show equivalence to the 5-year NHS training period for the specialty

Skills & knowledge

• Good communicator with clinical colleagues and support staff
• Able to present to an audience and respond to questions

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence

Other

• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Flexible outlook on working hours

Nice to have

• MRCP or FRCS
• Completed specialist fellowship
• Experience in research or published papers in an area of special interest
• Further area of interest to complement the current service
• Previous responsibility for service improvement
• Management skills
• Good presentation skills

What’s offered

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Support in career development
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• On-site nursery at Colney Lane
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics
• Discounted gym memberships