Consultant Radiologist - Cross Sectional (Cardiac CT & MSK Imaging)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

On-call allowance 3%

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Radiologist with cross-sectional interests in cardiac CT and musculoskeletal imaging. The role includes general radiology, consulting colleagues, and a daytime rota for acute CT and MRI, with paediatric imaging and supervision of radiology SpRs.

Flexibility on the mix of specialist vs general work and the job plan to be agreed after appointment. CCST/CST training and FRCR or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• FRCR or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Degree from a recognised university.
• GMC registration and good standing as a medical practitioner.
• UK CCST/CST level or equivalent experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide general radiology services within the radiology team and consult/advice to clinical colleagues.
• Contribute to paediatric imaging services and develop services within the trust.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to maintain high standards of care.
• Take part in daytime acute CT and MRI rota.
• Supervise radiology SpRs assigned to the department.
• Participate in the on-call rota for non-interventional general radiology.
• Engage in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audits.

Skills

Independent patient care

Workload management

Evidence-based practice

Clinical developments

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Degree from recognised university

Job description

Consultant post in the radiology department of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, with a cross-sectional interest in cardiac CT and musculoskeletal imaging. Core work covers general radiology, consulting and advising clinical colleagues, and a daytime rota for acute CT and MRI, with specialist paediatric imaging and supervision of radiology SpRs. The split between specialist and general work, and the job plan, are open to negotiation and agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment. Fit hinges on CCST/CST-level training and FRCR or an equivalent qualification.

What the job involves

• Provide general radiology services within the radiology team, including consulting and advisory services to clinical colleagues
• Contribute to specialist paediatric imaging services and develop services within the trust
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings to maintain high standards of care
• Contribute to the daytime acute CT and MRI rota
• Contribute to the supervision of radiology SpRs assigned to the department
• Take part in the equitable general (non-interventional) on-call rota
• Show firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit
• Comply with GMC guidance on good medical practice and data protection legislation
• Complete mandatory training as required by the trust
• Follow the department's policy for minimising dropped clinical lists

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Degree from a recognised university
• FRCR or recognised equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• GMC registration

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCST/CST

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Awareness of current developments and initiatives in the specialty

Nice to have

• Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
• Experience of teaching special clinical skills

What’s offered

• Flexible working options under the NHS People Promise
• Learning and development opportunities through the Learning & OD Team
• On-call allowance with a 3% supplement